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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.50, 48,635.73 and 19,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.50, 48,635.73 and 19,326.76 is: 26,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.50 : 48,635.73 = 19,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.50/48,635.73 = 19,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.50x = 48,635.73 × 19,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.50x = 939,971,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,971,081.13/35,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.49

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