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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.58, 48,646.20 and 19,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.58, 48,646.20 and 19,336.78 is: 26,684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.58 : 48,646.20 = 19,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.58/48,646.20 = 19,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.58x = 48,646.20 × 19,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.58x = 940,660,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,660,867.24/35,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.98

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