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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.59, 48,732.90 and 19,398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.59, 48,732.90 and 19,398.35 is: 26,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.59 : 48,732.90 = 19,398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.59/48,732.90 = 19,398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.59x = 48,732.90 × 19,398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.59x = 945,337,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,337,850.72/35,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,769.80

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