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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.53, 48,708.86 and 19,380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.53, 48,708.86 and 19,380.57 is: 26,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.53 : 48,708.86 = 19,380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.53/48,708.86 = 19,380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.53x = 48,708.86 × 19,380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.53x = 944,005,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,005,373.95/35,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.99

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