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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,351.97, 48,785.93 and 19,436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,351.97, 48,785.93 and 19,436.55 is: 26,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,351.97 : 48,785.93 = 19,436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,351.97/48,785.93 = 19,436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,351.97x = 48,785.93 × 19,436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,351.97x = 948,230,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,230,167.74/35,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.56

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