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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.42, 48,705.71 and 19,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.42, 48,705.71 and 19,377.94 is: 26,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.42 : 48,705.71 = 19,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.42/48,705.71 = 19,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.42x = 48,705.71 × 19,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.42x = 943,816,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,816,082.51/35,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.98

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