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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.54, 48,629.25 and 19,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.54, 48,629.25 and 19,322.88 is: 26,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.54 : 48,629.25 = 19,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.54/48,629.25 = 19,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.54x = 48,629.25 × 19,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.54x = 939,657,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,657,162.24/35,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.61

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