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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.44, 52,889.10 and 19,655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.44, 52,889.10 and 19,655.56 is: 29,494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.44 : 52,889.10 = 19,655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.44/52,889.10 = 19,655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.44x = 52,889.10 × 19,655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.44x = 1,039,564,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,564,878.40/35,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,494.18

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