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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.97, 48,618.72 and 19,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.97, 48,618.72 and 19,315.08 is: 26,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.97 : 48,618.72 = 19,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.97/48,618.72 = 19,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.97x = 48,618.72 × 19,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.97x = 939,074,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,074,466.30/35,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.80

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