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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,339.76, 48,767.40 and 19,422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,339.76, 48,767.40 and 19,422.72 is: 26,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,339.76 : 48,767.40 = 19,422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,339.76/48,767.40 = 19,422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,339.76x = 48,767.40 × 19,422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,339.76x = 947,195,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,195,555.33/35,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.55

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