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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,094.29, 48,430.14 and 19,178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,094.29, 48,430.14 and 19,178.74 is: 26,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,094.29 : 48,430.14 = 19,178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,094.29/48,430.14 = 19,178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,094.29x = 48,430.14 × 19,178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,094.29x = 928,829,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,829,213.66/35,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.68

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