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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.78, 52,905.83 and 10,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.78, 52,905.83 and 10,303.66 is: 15,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.78 : 52,905.83 = 10,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.78/52,905.83 = 10,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.78x = 52,905.83 × 10,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.78x = 545,123,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,123,684.34/35,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.14

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