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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.43, 48,628.08 and 19,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.43, 48,628.08 and 19,322.28 is: 26,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.43 : 48,628.08 = 19,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.43/48,628.08 = 19,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.43x = 48,628.08 × 19,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.43x = 939,605,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,605,377.62/35,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.98

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