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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.15, 48,758.76 and 19,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.15, 48,758.76 and 19,417.59 is: 26,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.15 : 48,758.76 = 19,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.15/48,758.76 = 19,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.15x = 48,758.76 × 19,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.15x = 946,777,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,777,610.59/35,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.74

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