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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.52, 48,726.77 and 19,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.52, 48,726.77 and 19,176.35 is: 26,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.52 : 48,726.77 = 19,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.52/48,726.77 = 19,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.52x = 48,726.77 × 19,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.52x = 934,401,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,401,256.37/35,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.15

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