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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.15, 48,658.82 and 19,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.15, 48,658.82 and 19,345.28 is: 26,695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.15 : 48,658.82 = 19,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.15/48,658.82 = 19,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.15x = 48,658.82 × 19,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.15x = 941,318,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,318,157.35/35,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.62

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