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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.23, 48,618.90 and 19,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.23, 48,618.90 and 19,314.54 is: 26,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.23 : 48,618.90 = 19,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.23/48,618.90 = 19,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.23x = 48,618.90 × 19,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.23x = 939,051,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,051,688.81/35,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.71

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