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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.22, 48,885.80 and 19,291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.22, 48,885.80 and 19,291.91 is: 26,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.22 : 48,885.80 = 19,291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.22/48,885.80 = 19,291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.22x = 48,885.80 × 19,291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.22x = 943,100,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,100,112.99/35,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,622.28

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