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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.53, 48,657.86 and 19,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.53, 48,657.86 and 19,126.79 is: 26,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.53 : 48,657.86 = 19,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.53/48,657.86 = 19,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.53x = 48,657.86 × 19,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.53x = 930,668,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,668,585.34/35,259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.81

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