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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.91, 48,363.97 and 19,131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.91, 48,363.97 and 19,131.63 is: 26,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.91 : 48,363.97 = 19,131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.91/48,363.97 = 19,131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.91x = 48,363.97 × 19,131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.91x = 925,281,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,281,579.37/35,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.23

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