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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.73, 48,659.58 and 19,345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.73, 48,659.58 and 19,345.82 is: 26,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.73 : 48,659.58 = 19,345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.73/48,659.58 = 19,345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.73x = 48,659.58 × 19,345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.73x = 941,359,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,359,232.66/35,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,696.34

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