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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.61, 48,708.73 and 19,380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.61, 48,708.73 and 19,380.12 is: 26,745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.61 : 48,708.73 = 19,380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.61/48,708.73 = 19,380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.61x = 48,708.73 × 19,380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.61x = 943,981,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,981,032.45/35,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.00

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