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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.08, 48,646.85 and 19,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.08, 48,646.85 and 19,336.63 is: 26,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.08 : 48,646.85 = 19,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.08/48,646.85 = 19,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.08x = 48,646.85 × 19,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.08x = 940,665,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,665,799.20/35,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.25

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