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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.83, 48,637.86 and 19,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.83, 48,637.86 and 19,329.61 is: 26,674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.83 : 48,637.86 = 19,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.83/48,637.86 = 19,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.83x = 48,637.86 × 19,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.83x = 940,150,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,150,621.85/35,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.86

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