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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.96, 48,386.28 and 19,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.96, 48,386.28 and 19,145.92 is: 26,421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.96 : 48,386.28 = 19,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.96/48,386.28 = 19,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.96x = 48,386.28 × 19,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.96x = 926,399,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,399,845.98/35,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.04

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