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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.55, 48,659.44 and 19,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.55, 48,659.44 and 19,344.46 is: 26,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.55 : 48,659.44 = 19,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.55/48,659.44 = 19,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.55x = 48,659.44 × 19,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.55x = 941,290,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,290,590.70/35,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,696.05

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