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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.08, 48,636.12 and 19,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.08, 48,636.12 and 19,328.74 is: 26,674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.08 : 48,636.12 = 19,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.08/48,636.12 = 19,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.08x = 48,636.12 × 19,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.08x = 940,074,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,074,918.09/35,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.03

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