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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.85, 48,374.48 and 19,138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.85, 48,374.48 and 19,138.67 is: 26,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.85 : 48,374.48 = 19,138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.85/48,374.48 = 19,138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.85x = 48,374.48 × 19,138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.85x = 925,823,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,823,209.14/35,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,411.46

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