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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.24, 48,384.98 and 19,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.24, 48,384.98 and 19,146.96 is: 26,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.24 : 48,384.98 = 19,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.24/48,384.98 = 19,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.24x = 48,384.98 × 19,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.24x = 926,425,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,425,276.66/35,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.31

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