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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.21, 48,617.49 and 19,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.21, 48,617.49 and 19,314.79 is: 26,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.21 : 48,617.49 = 19,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.21/48,617.49 = 19,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.21x = 48,617.49 × 19,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.21x = 939,036,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,036,609.68/35,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.30

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