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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.66, 52,829.88 and 18,631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.66, 52,829.88 and 18,631.98 is: 27,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.66 : 52,829.88 = 18,631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.66/52,829.88 = 18,631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.66x = 52,829.88 × 18,631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.66x = 984,325,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,325,267.56/35,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.00

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