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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.21, 48,541.78 and 19,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.21, 48,541.78 and 19,259.66 is: 26,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.21 : 48,541.78 = 19,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.21/48,541.78 = 19,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.21x = 48,541.78 × 19,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.21x = 934,898,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,898,178.59/35,175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,578.33

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