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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,339.15, 48,766.79 and 19,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,339.15, 48,766.79 and 19,423.50 is: 26,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,339.15 : 48,766.79 = 19,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,339.15/48,766.79 = 19,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,339.15x = 48,766.79 × 19,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,339.15x = 947,221,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,221,611.25/35,339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.74

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