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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.78, 48,709.35 and 19,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.78, 48,709.35 and 19,382.49 is: 26,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.78 : 48,709.35 = 19,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.78/48,709.35 = 19,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.78x = 48,709.35 × 19,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.78x = 944,108,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,108,489.28/35,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.97

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