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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,057.62, 48,380.51 and 19,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,057.62, 48,380.51 and 19,143.07 is: 26,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,057.62 : 48,380.51 = 19,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,057.62/48,380.51 = 19,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,057.62x = 48,380.51 × 19,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,057.62x = 926,151,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,151,489.57/35,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.98

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