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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.62, 48,536.98 and 19,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.62, 48,536.98 and 19,257.55 is: 26,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.62 : 48,536.98 = 19,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.62/48,536.98 = 19,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.62x = 48,536.98 × 19,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.62x = 934,703,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,703,319.20/35,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.50

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