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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.27, 48,377.12 and 19,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.27, 48,377.12 and 19,139.58 is: 26,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.27 : 48,377.12 = 19,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.27/48,377.12 = 19,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.27x = 48,377.12 × 19,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.27x = 925,917,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,917,662.71/35,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.08

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