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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.56, 52,973.34 and 10,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.56, 52,973.34 and 10,354.84 is: 15,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.56 : 52,973.34 = 10,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.56/52,973.34 = 10,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.56x = 52,973.34 × 10,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.56x = 548,530,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,530,459.97/35,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.62

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