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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.48, 52,958.21 and 17,804.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.48, 52,958.21 and 17,804.61 is: 26,694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.48 : 52,958.21 = 17,804.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.48/52,958.21 = 17,804.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.48x = 52,958.21 × 17,804.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.48x = 942,900,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,900,186.33/35,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,694.05

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