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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.68, 52,863.75 and 19,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.68, 52,863.75 and 19,487.82 is: 29,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.68 : 52,863.75 = 19,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.68/52,863.75 = 19,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.68x = 52,863.75 × 19,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.68x = 1,030,199,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,199,244.53/35,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,204.23

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