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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.94, 48,611.91 and 19,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.94, 48,611.91 and 19,311.40 is: 26,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.94 : 48,611.91 = 19,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.94/48,611.91 = 19,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.94x = 48,611.91 × 19,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.94x = 938,764,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,764,038.77/35,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,649.79

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