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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.46, 48,562.08 and 19,272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.46, 48,562.08 and 19,272.89 is: 26,596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.46 : 48,562.08 = 19,272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.46/48,562.08 = 19,272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.46x = 48,562.08 × 19,272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.46x = 935,931,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,931,383.20/35,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.92

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