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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.58, 52,959.86 and 10,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.58, 52,959.86 and 10,346.62 is: 15,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.58 : 52,959.86 = 10,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.58/52,959.86 = 10,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.58x = 52,959.86 × 10,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.58x = 547,955,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,955,546.67/35,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.93

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