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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.91, 48,610.20 and 19,308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.91, 48,610.20 and 19,308.36 is: 26,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.91 : 48,610.20 = 19,308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.91/48,610.20 = 19,308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.91x = 48,610.20 × 19,308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.91x = 938,583,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,583,241.27/35,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.20

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