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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.33, 48,619.54 and 19,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.33, 48,619.54 and 19,316.88 is: 26,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.33 : 48,619.54 = 19,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.33/48,619.54 = 19,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.33x = 48,619.54 × 19,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.33x = 939,177,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,177,843.98/35,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.98

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