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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.73, 52,839.87 and 19,471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.73, 52,839.87 and 19,471.87 is: 29,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.73 : 52,839.87 = 19,471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.73/52,839.87 = 19,471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.73x = 52,839.87 × 19,471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.73x = 1,028,890,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,890,947.36/35,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,180.34

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