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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,364.91, 48,802.60 and 19,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,364.91, 48,802.60 and 19,449.36 is: 26,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,364.91 : 48,802.60 = 19,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,364.91/48,802.60 = 19,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,364.91x = 48,802.60 × 19,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,364.91x = 949,179,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,179,239.09/35,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.58

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