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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.96, 53,462.82 and 10,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.96, 53,462.82 and 10,695.56 is: 16,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.96 : 53,462.82 = 10,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.96/53,462.82 = 10,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.96x = 53,462.82 × 10,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.96x = 571,814,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,814,799.08/35,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.80

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