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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.28, 48,663.72 and 19,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.28, 48,663.72 and 19,348.83 is: 26,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.28 : 48,663.72 = 19,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.28/48,663.72 = 19,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.28x = 48,663.72 × 19,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.28x = 941,586,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,586,045.45/35,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,703.12

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