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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.84, 48,650.16 and 19,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.84, 48,650.16 and 19,340.29 is: 26,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.84 : 48,650.16 = 19,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.84/48,650.16 = 19,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.84x = 48,650.16 × 19,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.84x = 940,908,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,908,418.72/35,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.02

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