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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.91, 52,735.55 and 19,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.91, 52,735.55 and 19,602.15 is: 29,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.91 : 52,735.55 = 19,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.91/52,735.55 = 19,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.91x = 52,735.55 × 19,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.91x = 1,033,730,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,730,063.42/35,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,340.73

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