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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.40, 48,710.57 and 19,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.40, 48,710.57 and 19,384.92 is: 26,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.40 : 48,710.57 = 19,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.40/48,710.57 = 19,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.40x = 48,710.57 × 19,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.40x = 944,250,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,250,405.68/35,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,749.76

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