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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,357.78, 48,793.91 and 19,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,357.78, 48,793.91 and 19,443.26 is: 26,831.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,357.78 : 48,793.91 = 19,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,357.78/48,793.91 = 19,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,357.78x = 48,793.91 × 19,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,357.78x = 948,712,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,712,337.36/35,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.79

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