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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,350.63, 48,780.73 and 19,434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,350.63, 48,780.73 and 19,434.74 is: 26,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,350.63 : 48,780.73 = 19,434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,350.63/48,780.73 = 19,434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,350.63x = 48,780.73 × 19,434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,350.63x = 948,040,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,040,584.95/35,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.21

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