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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,359.91, 48,796.13 and 19,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,359.91, 48,796.13 and 19,444.32 is: 26,832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,359.91 : 48,796.13 = 19,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,359.91/48,796.13 = 19,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,359.91x = 48,796.13 × 19,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,359.91x = 948,807,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,807,798.08/35,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.87

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