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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.54, 52,835.09 and 19,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.54, 52,835.09 and 19,468.68 is: 29,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.54 : 52,835.09 = 19,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.54/52,835.09 = 19,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.54x = 52,835.09 × 19,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.54x = 1,028,629,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,629,603.48/35,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,175.57

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