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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.91, 48,623.48 and 19,317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.91, 48,623.48 and 19,317.41 is: 26,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.91 : 48,623.48 = 19,317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.91/48,623.48 = 19,317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.91x = 48,623.48 × 19,317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.91x = 939,279,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,279,698.79/35,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.40

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