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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.63, 48,656.29 and 19,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.63, 48,656.29 and 19,342.08 is: 26,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.63 : 48,656.29 = 19,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.63/48,656.29 = 19,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.63x = 48,656.29 × 19,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.63x = 941,113,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,113,853.68/35,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,692.49

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