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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.28, 48,396.24 and 19,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.28, 48,396.24 and 19,154.40 is: 26,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.28 : 48,396.24 = 19,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.28/48,396.24 = 19,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.28x = 48,396.24 × 19,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.28x = 927,000,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,000,939.46/35,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.42

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