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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,028.62, 48,339.10 and 19,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,028.62, 48,339.10 and 19,112.74 is: 26,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,028.62 : 48,339.10 = 19,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,028.62/48,339.10 = 19,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,028.62x = 48,339.10 × 19,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,028.62x = 923,892,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,892,650.13/35,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.37

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