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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.79, 48,608.61 and 19,308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.79, 48,608.61 and 19,308.91 is: 26,646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.79 : 48,608.61 = 19,308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.79/48,608.61 = 19,308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.79x = 48,608.61 × 19,308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.79x = 938,579,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,579,275.72/35,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.18

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