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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,337.07, 52,992.64 and 10,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,337.07, 52,992.64 and 10,370.71 is: 15,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,337.07 : 52,992.64 = 10,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,337.07/52,992.64 = 10,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,337.07x = 52,992.64 × 10,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,337.07x = 549,571,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,571,010.68/35,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.25

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