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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.51, 48,332.73 and 19,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.51, 48,332.73 and 19,108.23 is: 26,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.51 : 48,332.73 = 19,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.51/48,332.73 = 19,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.51x = 48,332.73 × 19,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.51x = 923,552,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,552,921.37/35,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.51

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