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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.76, 48,642.54 and 19,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.76, 48,642.54 and 19,332.08 is: 26,678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.76 : 48,642.54 = 19,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.76/48,642.54 = 19,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.76x = 48,642.54 × 19,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.76x = 940,361,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,361,474.68/35,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.62

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