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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,358.78, 48,795.29 and 19,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,358.78, 48,795.29 and 19,444.26 is: 26,833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,358.78 : 48,795.29 = 19,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,358.78/48,795.29 = 19,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,358.78x = 48,795.29 × 19,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,358.78x = 948,788,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,788,305.54/35,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.17

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