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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.92, 48,620.52 and 19,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.92, 48,620.52 and 19,316.33 is: 26,656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.92 : 48,620.52 = 19,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.92/48,620.52 = 19,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.92x = 48,620.52 × 19,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.92x = 939,169,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,169,948.32/35,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.79

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