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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.82, 48,652.98 and 19,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.82, 48,652.98 and 19,340.52 is: 26,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.82 : 48,652.98 = 19,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.82/48,652.98 = 19,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.82x = 48,652.98 × 19,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.82x = 940,973,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,973,932.75/35,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.89

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