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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,328.70, 52,983.66 and 10,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,328.70, 52,983.66 and 10,362.04 is: 15,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,328.70 : 52,983.66 = 10,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,328.70/52,983.66 = 10,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,328.70x = 52,983.66 × 10,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,328.70x = 549,018,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,018,804.27/35,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.31

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