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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.83, 48,766.96 and 19,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.83, 48,766.96 and 19,423.28 is: 26,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.83 : 48,766.96 = 19,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.83/48,766.96 = 19,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.83x = 48,766.96 × 19,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.83x = 947,214,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,214,190.71/35,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.78

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