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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.31, 48,601.26 and 19,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.31, 48,601.26 and 19,302.71 is: 26,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.31 : 48,601.26 = 19,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.31/48,601.26 = 19,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.31x = 48,601.26 × 19,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.31x = 938,135,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,135,784.41/35,218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.73

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