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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.63, 48,780.86 and 19,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.63, 48,780.86 and 19,433.23 is: 26,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.63 : 48,780.86 = 19,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.63/48,780.86 = 19,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.63x = 48,780.86 × 19,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.63x = 947,969,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,969,671.98/35,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.48

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