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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.80, 48,397.44 and 19,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.80, 48,397.44 and 19,155.72 is: 26,435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.80 : 48,397.44 = 19,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.80/48,397.44 = 19,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.80x = 48,397.44 × 19,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.80x = 927,087,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,087,809.36/35,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.50

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