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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.29, 48,432.90 and 19,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.29, 48,432.90 and 19,180.74 is: 26,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.29 : 48,432.90 = 19,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.29/48,432.90 = 19,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.29x = 48,432.90 × 19,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.29x = 928,978,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,978,862.35/35,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.43

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