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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.21, 48,370.86 and 19,135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.21, 48,370.86 and 19,135.82 is: 26,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.21 : 48,370.86 = 19,135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.21/48,370.86 = 19,135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.21x = 48,370.86 × 19,135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.21x = 925,615,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,615,828.35/35,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.53

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