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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.21, 48,550.13 and 19,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.21, 48,550.13 and 19,048.68 is: 26,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.21 : 48,550.13 = 19,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.21/48,550.13 = 19,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.21x = 48,550.13 × 19,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.21x = 924,815,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,815,890.33/35,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.21

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