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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,076.69, 48,403.31 and 19,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,076.69, 48,403.31 and 19,157.76 is: 26,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,076.69 : 48,403.31 = 19,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,076.69/48,403.31 = 19,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,076.69x = 48,403.31 × 19,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,076.69x = 927,298,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,298,900.40/35,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.33

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