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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.48, 48,666.88 and 19,743.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.48, 48,666.88 and 19,743.91 is: 27,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.48 : 48,666.88 = 19,743.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.48/48,666.88 = 19,743.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.48x = 48,666.88 × 19,743.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.48x = 960,874,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,874,498.70/35,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,246.11

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