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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.80, 52,836.97 and 19,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.80, 52,836.97 and 19,469.94 is: 29,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.80 : 52,836.97 = 19,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.80/52,836.97 = 19,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.80x = 52,836.97 × 19,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.80x = 1,028,732,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,732,587.01/35,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,177.45

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