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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,113.76, 48,455.52 and 19,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,113.76, 48,455.52 and 19,198.16 is: 26,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,113.76 : 48,455.52 = 19,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,113.76/48,455.52 = 19,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,113.76x = 48,455.52 × 19,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,113.76x = 930,256,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,256,825.84/35,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.66

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