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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.52, 48,789.72 and 19,438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.52, 48,789.72 and 19,438.92 is: 26,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.52 : 48,789.72 = 19,438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.52/48,789.72 = 19,438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.52x = 48,789.72 × 19,438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.52x = 948,419,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,419,463.90/35,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.97

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