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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.97, 48,520.82 and 19,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.97, 48,520.82 and 19,245.43 is: 26,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.97 : 48,520.82 = 19,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.97/48,520.82 = 19,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.97x = 48,520.82 × 19,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.97x = 933,804,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,804,153.62/35,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.73

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