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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.82, 48,358.07 and 19,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.82, 48,358.07 and 19,126.53 is: 26,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.82 : 48,358.07 = 19,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.82/48,358.07 = 19,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.82x = 48,358.07 × 19,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.82x = 924,921,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,921,980.96/35,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.81

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