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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.59, 48,631.23 and 19,323.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.59, 48,631.23 and 19,323.83 is: 26,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.59 : 48,631.23 = 19,323.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.59/48,631.23 = 19,323.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.59x = 48,631.23 × 19,323.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.59x = 939,741,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,741,742.79/35,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.22

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