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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.68, 48,660.76 and 19,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.68, 48,660.76 and 19,346.16 is: 26,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.68 : 48,660.76 = 19,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.68/48,660.76 = 19,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.68x = 48,660.76 × 19,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.68x = 941,398,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,398,848.68/35,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,697.50

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