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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.28, 48,633.66 and 19,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.28, 48,633.66 and 19,325.76 is: 26,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.28 : 48,633.66 = 19,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.28/48,633.66 = 19,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.28x = 48,633.66 × 19,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.28x = 939,882,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,882,441.08/35,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.93

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