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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.58, 48,726.09 and 19,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.58, 48,726.09 and 19,397.70 is: 26,765.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.58 : 48,726.09 = 19,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.58/48,726.09 = 19,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.58x = 48,726.09 × 19,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.58x = 945,174,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,174,075.99/35,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,765.93

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