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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.62, 48,399.43 and 19,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.62, 48,399.43 and 19,157.13 is: 26,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.62 : 48,399.43 = 19,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.62/48,399.43 = 19,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.62x = 48,399.43 × 19,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.62x = 927,194,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,194,172.44/35,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.41

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