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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.98, 48,530.46 and 19,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.98, 48,530.46 and 19,251.45 is: 26,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.98 : 48,530.46 = 19,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.98/48,530.46 = 19,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.98x = 48,530.46 × 19,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.98x = 934,281,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,281,724.17/35,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.02

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