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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.58, 48,644.82 and 19,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.58, 48,644.82 and 19,335.78 is: 26,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.58 : 48,644.82 = 19,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.58/48,644.82 = 19,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.58x = 48,644.82 × 19,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.58x = 940,585,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,585,537.66/35,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.60

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