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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.21, 48,643.98 and 19,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.21, 48,643.98 and 19,333.79 is: 26,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.21 : 48,643.98 = 19,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.21/48,643.98 = 19,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.21x = 48,643.98 × 19,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.21x = 940,472,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,472,494.08/35,249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,680.67

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