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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,334, 53,005.89 and 10,370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,334, 53,005.89 and 10,370.55 is: 15,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,334 : 53,005.89 = 10,370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,334/53,005.89 = 10,370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,334x = 53,005.89 × 10,370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,334x = 549,700,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,700,232.54/35,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.26

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