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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.73, 48,640.49 and 19,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.73, 48,640.49 and 19,114.03 is: 26,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.73 : 48,640.49 = 19,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.73/48,640.49 = 19,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.73x = 48,640.49 × 19,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.73x = 929,715,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,715,663.47/35,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.36

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