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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,348.23, 48,778.68 and 19,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,348.23, 48,778.68 and 19,429.62 is: 26,811.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,348.23 : 48,778.68 = 19,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,348.23/48,778.68 = 19,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,348.23x = 48,778.68 × 19,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,348.23x = 947,751,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,751,216.50/35,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.84

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