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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,048.82, 48,367.23 and 19,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,048.82, 48,367.23 and 19,133.28 is: 26,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,048.82 : 48,367.23 = 19,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,048.82/48,367.23 = 19,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,048.82x = 48,367.23 × 19,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,048.82x = 925,423,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,423,754.41/35,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,403.85

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