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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.86, 52,630.47 and 19,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.86, 52,630.47 and 19,324.74 is: 28,940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.86 : 52,630.47 = 19,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.86/52,630.47 = 19,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.86x = 52,630.47 × 19,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.86x = 1,017,070,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,070,148.83/35,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,940.19

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