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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.52, 48,476.37 and 19,211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.52, 48,476.37 and 19,211.97 is: 26,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.52 : 48,476.37 = 19,211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.52/48,476.37 = 19,211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.52x = 48,476.37 × 19,211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.52x = 931,326,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,326,566.15/35,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.98

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