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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.76, 48,640.56 and 19,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.76, 48,640.56 and 19,331.52 is: 26,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.76 : 48,640.56 = 19,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.76/48,640.56 = 19,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.76x = 48,640.56 × 19,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.76x = 940,295,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,295,958.45/35,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,677.51

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