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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,958.76, 53,891.24 and 19,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,958.76, 53,891.24 and 19,299.28 is: 28,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,958.76 : 53,891.24 = 19,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,958.76/53,891.24 = 19,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,958.76x = 53,891.24 × 19,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,958.76x = 1,040,062,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,062,130.31/35,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,923.75

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