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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,303.72, 48,719.47 and 19,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,303.72, 48,719.47 and 19,388.50 is: 26,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,303.72 : 48,719.47 = 19,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,303.72/48,719.47 = 19,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,303.72x = 48,719.47 × 19,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,303.72x = 944,597,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,597,444.10/35,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,756.31

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