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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.10, 48,617.42 and 19,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.10, 48,617.42 and 19,314.50 is: 26,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.10 : 48,617.42 = 19,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.10/48,617.42 = 19,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.10x = 48,617.42 × 19,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.10x = 939,021,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,021,158.59/35,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.95

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