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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.28, 48,377.30 and 19,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.28, 48,377.30 and 19,140.68 is: 26,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.28 : 48,377.30 = 19,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.28/48,377.30 = 19,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.28x = 48,377.30 × 19,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.28x = 925,974,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,974,418.56/35,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.94

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