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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.42, 48,710.86 and 19,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.42, 48,710.86 and 19,381.54 is: 26,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.42 : 48,710.86 = 19,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.42/48,710.86 = 19,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.42x = 48,710.86 × 19,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.42x = 944,091,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,091,481.52/35,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.76

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