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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,074.76, 52,627.46 and 18,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,074.76, 52,627.46 and 18,430.88 is: 27,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,074.76 : 52,627.46 = 18,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,074.76/52,627.46 = 18,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,074.76x = 52,627.46 × 18,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,074.76x = 969,970,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,970,044.67/35,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,654.36

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