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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.68, 52,971.66 and 10,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.68, 52,971.66 and 10,690.68 is: 16,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.68 : 52,971.66 = 10,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.68/52,971.66 = 10,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.68x = 52,971.66 × 10,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.68x = 566,303,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,303,066.13/35,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.91

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