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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.76, 48,376.92 and 19,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.76, 48,376.92 and 19,140.28 is: 26,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.76 : 48,376.92 = 19,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.76/48,376.92 = 19,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.76x = 48,376.92 × 19,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.76x = 925,947,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,947,794.34/35,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.57

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