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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,428.91, 48,891.59 and 19,513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,428.91, 48,891.59 and 19,513.02 is: 26,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,428.91 : 48,891.59 = 19,513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,428.91/48,891.59 = 19,513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,428.91x = 48,891.59 × 19,513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,428.91x = 954,022,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,022,573.50/35,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,927.80

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