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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.75, 48,730.22 and 19,396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.75, 48,730.22 and 19,396.47 is: 26,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.75 : 48,730.22 = 19,396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.75/48,730.22 = 19,396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.75x = 48,730.22 × 19,396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.75x = 945,194,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,194,250.32/35,311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.13

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