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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,364.76, 48,802.49 and 19,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,364.76, 48,802.49 and 19,231.88 is: 26,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,364.76 : 48,802.49 = 19,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,364.76/48,802.49 = 19,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,364.76x = 48,802.49 × 19,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,364.76x = 938,563,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,563,732.50/35,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.52

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