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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.81, 48,338.53 and 19,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.81, 48,338.53 and 19,112.59 is: 26,375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.81 : 48,338.53 = 19,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.81/48,338.53 = 19,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.81x = 48,338.53 × 19,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.81x = 923,874,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,874,505.09/35,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.46

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