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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,054.74, 48,373.28 and 19,139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,054.74, 48,373.28 and 19,139.15 is: 26,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,054.74 : 48,373.28 = 19,139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,054.74/48,373.28 = 19,139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,054.74x = 48,373.28 × 19,139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,054.74x = 925,823,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,823,394.48/35,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.79

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