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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.23, 48,729.88 and 19,395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.23, 48,729.88 and 19,395.67 is: 26,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.23 : 48,729.88 = 19,395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.23/48,729.88 = 19,395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.23x = 48,729.88 × 19,395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.23x = 945,148,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,148,671.62/35,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.23

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