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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.81, 48,401.07 and 19,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.81, 48,401.07 and 19,158.32 is: 26,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.81 : 48,401.07 = 19,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.81/48,401.07 = 19,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.81x = 48,401.07 × 19,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.81x = 927,282,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,282,945.40/35,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.04

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