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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,351.23, 48,782.82 and 19,432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,351.23, 48,782.82 and 19,432.62 is: 26,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,351.23 : 48,782.82 = 19,432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,351.23/48,782.82 = 19,432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,351.23x = 48,782.82 × 19,432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,351.23x = 947,978,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,978,003.59/35,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,815.98

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