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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.39, 48,819.60 and 19,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.39, 48,819.60 and 19,461.70 is: 26,856.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.39 : 48,819.60 = 19,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.39/48,819.60 = 19,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.39x = 48,819.60 × 19,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.39x = 950,112,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,112,409.32/35,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.49

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