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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.97, 48,605.56 and 19,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.97, 48,605.56 and 19,306.08 is: 26,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.97 : 48,605.56 = 19,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.97/48,605.56 = 19,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.97x = 48,605.56 × 19,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.97x = 938,382,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,382,781.54/35,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.97

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