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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,234.76, 48,624.90 and 19,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,234.76, 48,624.90 and 19,320.36 is: 26,662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,234.76 : 48,624.90 = 19,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,234.76/48,624.90 = 19,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,234.76x = 48,624.90 × 19,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,234.76x = 939,450,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,450,572.96/35,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.61

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