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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.84, 48,707.48 and 19,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.84, 48,707.48 and 19,379.96 is: 26,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.84 : 48,707.48 = 19,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.84/48,707.48 = 19,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.84x = 48,707.48 × 19,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.84x = 943,949,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,949,014.10/35,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.67

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