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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.64, 52,889.90 and 10,298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.64, 52,889.90 and 10,298.51 is: 15,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.64 : 52,889.90 = 10,298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.64/52,889.90 = 10,298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.64x = 52,889.90 × 10,298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.64x = 544,687,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,687,343.95/35,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.21

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