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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.56, 52,770.96 and 19,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.56, 52,770.96 and 19,585.44 is: 29,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.56 : 52,770.96 = 19,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.56/52,770.96 = 19,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.56x = 52,770.96 × 19,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.56x = 1,033,542,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,542,470.82/35,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,379.06

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