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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.43, 48,731.49 and 19,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.43, 48,731.49 and 19,396.88 is: 26,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.43 : 48,731.49 = 19,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.43/48,731.49 = 19,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.43x = 48,731.49 × 19,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.43x = 945,238,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,238,620.09/35,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.88

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