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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.73, 48,666.13 and 19,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.73, 48,666.13 and 19,349.91 is: 26,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.73 : 48,666.13 = 19,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.73/48,666.13 = 19,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.73x = 48,666.13 × 19,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.73x = 941,685,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,685,187.17/35,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.80

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