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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.73, 48,423.24 and 19,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.73, 48,423.24 and 19,173.83 is: 26,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.73 : 48,423.24 = 19,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.73/48,423.24 = 19,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.73x = 48,423.24 × 19,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.73x = 928,459,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,459,092.87/35,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.57

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