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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.96, 48,647.78 and 19,336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.96, 48,647.78 and 19,336.54 is: 26,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.96 : 48,647.78 = 19,336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.96/48,647.78 = 19,336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.96x = 48,647.78 × 19,336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.96x = 940,679,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,679,743.88/35,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.47

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