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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.75, 48,736.96 and 19,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.75, 48,736.96 and 19,183.98 is: 26,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.75 : 48,736.96 = 19,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.75/48,736.96 = 19,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.75x = 48,736.96 × 19,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.75x = 934,968,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,968,865.90/35,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.81

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