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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.78, 48,634.35 and 19,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.78, 48,634.35 and 19,326.26 is: 26,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.78 : 48,634.35 = 19,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.78/48,634.35 = 19,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.78x = 48,634.35 × 19,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.78x = 939,919,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,919,849.86/35,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.61

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