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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.91, 48,716.96 and 19,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.91, 48,716.96 and 19,386.48 is: 26,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.91 : 48,716.96 = 19,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.91/48,716.96 = 19,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.91x = 48,716.96 × 19,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.91x = 944,450,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,450,370.70/35,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,753.52

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