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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.84, 48,705.86 and 19,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.84, 48,705.86 and 19,381.32 is: 26,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.84 : 48,705.86 = 19,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.84/48,705.86 = 19,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.84x = 48,705.86 × 19,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.84x = 943,983,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,983,761.63/35,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.90

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