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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.95, 52,997.12 and 10,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.95, 52,997.12 and 10,364.99 is: 15,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.95 : 52,997.12 = 10,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.95/52,997.12 = 10,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.95x = 52,997.12 × 10,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.95x = 549,314,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,314,379.76/35,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.88

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