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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,385.62, 48,832.15 and 19,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,385.62, 48,832.15 and 19,469.73 is: 26,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,385.62 : 48,832.15 = 19,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,385.62/48,832.15 = 19,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,385.62x = 48,832.15 × 19,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,385.62x = 950,748,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,748,678.47/35,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,868.22

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