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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.19, 48,762.86 and 19,420.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.19, 48,762.86 and 19,420.59 is: 26,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.19 : 48,762.86 = 19,420.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.19/48,762.86 = 19,420.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.19x = 48,762.86 × 19,420.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.19x = 947,003,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,003,414.18/35,336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,799.82

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