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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.91, 48,618.81 and 19,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.91, 48,618.81 and 19,315.63 is: 26,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.91 : 48,618.81 = 19,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.91/48,618.81 = 19,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.91x = 48,618.81 × 19,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.91x = 939,102,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,102,945.00/35,230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.65

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