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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103.94, 52,669.06 and 18,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103.94, 52,669.06 and 18,226.41 is: 27,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103.94 : 52,669.06 = 18,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103.94/52,669.06 = 18,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103.94x = 52,669.06 × 18,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103.94x = 959,967,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,967,949.29/35,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,346.45

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