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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.27, 52,985.18 and 10,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.27, 52,985.18 and 10,363.72 is: 15,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.27 : 52,985.18 = 10,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.27/52,985.18 = 10,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.27x = 52,985.18 × 10,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.27x = 549,123,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,123,569.67/35,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.66

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