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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,054.96, 48,376.76 and 19,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,054.96, 48,376.76 and 19,140.88 is: 26,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,054.96 : 48,376.76 = 19,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,054.96/48,376.76 = 19,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,054.96x = 48,376.76 × 19,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,054.96x = 925,973,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,973,757.95/35,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.91

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