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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,368.55, 48,808.80 and 19,236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,368.55, 48,808.80 and 19,236.05 is: 26,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,368.55 : 48,808.80 = 19,236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,368.55/48,808.80 = 19,236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,368.55x = 48,808.80 × 19,236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,368.55x = 938,888,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,888,517.24/35,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.86

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