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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.61, 48,597.93 and 19,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.61, 48,597.93 and 19,299.72 is: 26,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.61 : 48,597.93 = 19,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.61/48,597.93 = 19,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.61x = 48,597.93 × 19,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.61x = 937,926,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,926,345.08/35,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.82

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