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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.56, 48,717.60 and 19,388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.56, 48,717.60 and 19,388.04 is: 26,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.56 : 48,717.60 = 19,388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.56/48,717.60 = 19,388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.56x = 48,717.60 × 19,388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.56x = 944,538,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,538,777.50/35,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.53

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