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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.91, 48,651.77 and 19,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.91, 48,651.77 and 19,339.40 is: 26,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.91 : 48,651.77 = 19,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.91/48,651.77 = 19,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.91x = 48,651.77 × 19,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.91x = 940,895,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,895,797.48/35,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.37

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