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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,341.06, 53,009.91 and 10,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,341.06, 53,009.91 and 10,380.10 is: 15,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,341.06 : 53,009.91 = 10,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,341.06/53,009.91 = 10,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,341.06x = 53,009.91 × 10,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,341.06x = 550,248,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,248,166.79/35,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.66

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