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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.82, 48,359.29 and 19,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.82, 48,359.29 and 19,126.92 is: 26,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.82 : 48,359.29 = 19,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.82/48,359.29 = 19,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.82x = 48,359.29 × 19,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.82x = 924,964,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,964,271.09/35,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.26

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