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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.63, 48,505.80 and 19,233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.63, 48,505.80 and 19,233.42 is: 26,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.63 : 48,505.80 = 19,233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.63/48,505.80 = 19,233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.63x = 48,505.80 × 19,233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.63x = 932,932,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,932,423.84/35,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.50

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