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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.76, 48,730.26 and 19,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.76, 48,730.26 and 19,396.52 is: 26,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.76 : 48,730.26 = 19,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.76/48,730.26 = 19,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.76x = 48,730.26 × 19,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.76x = 945,197,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,197,462.70/35,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.21

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