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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.79, 48,767.84 and 19,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.79, 48,767.84 and 19,423.61 is: 26,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.79 : 48,767.84 = 19,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.79/48,767.84 = 19,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.79x = 48,767.84 × 19,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.79x = 947,247,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,247,407.58/35,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.75

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