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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.91, 52,578.26 and 18,398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.91, 52,578.26 and 18,398.07 is: 27,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.91 : 52,578.26 = 18,398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.91/52,578.26 = 18,398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.91x = 52,578.26 × 18,398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.91x = 967,338,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,338,415.97/35,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,605.19

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