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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.52, 48,886.62 and 19,511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.52, 48,886.62 and 19,511.45 is: 26,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.52 : 48,886.62 = 19,511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.52/48,886.62 = 19,511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.52x = 48,886.62 × 19,511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.52x = 953,848,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,848,841.80/35,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,925.47

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