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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,341.98, 48,774.15 and 19,427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,341.98, 48,774.15 and 19,427.82 is: 26,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,341.98 : 48,774.15 = 19,427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,341.98/48,774.15 = 19,427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,341.98x = 48,774.15 × 19,427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,341.98x = 947,575,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,575,406.85/35,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.61

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