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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,386.62, 48,833.52 and 19,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,386.62, 48,833.52 and 19,470.74 is: 26,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,386.62 : 48,833.52 = 19,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,386.62/48,833.52 = 19,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,386.62x = 48,833.52 × 19,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,386.62x = 950,824,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,824,527.04/35,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,869.61

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