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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,192.49, 52,757.79 and 18,289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,192.49, 52,757.79 and 18,289.91 is: 27,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,192.49 : 52,757.79 = 18,289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,192.49/52,757.79 = 18,289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,192.49x = 52,757.79 × 18,289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,192.49x = 964,934,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,934,875.66/35,192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.78

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