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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.91, 48,617.43 and 19,314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.91, 48,617.43 and 19,314.63 is: 26,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.91 : 48,617.43 = 19,314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.91/48,617.43 = 19,314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.91x = 48,617.43 × 19,314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.91x = 939,027,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,027,672.00/35,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.27

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