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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.62, 48,759.77 and 19,417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.62, 48,759.77 and 19,417.73 is: 26,796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.62 : 48,759.77 = 19,417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.62/48,759.77 = 19,417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.62x = 48,759.77 × 19,417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.62x = 946,803,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,803,853.47/35,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,796.12

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