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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,389.62, 48,837.66 and 19,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,389.62, 48,837.66 and 19,473.75 is: 26,873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,389.62 : 48,837.66 = 19,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,389.62/48,837.66 = 19,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,389.62x = 48,837.66 × 19,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,389.62x = 951,052,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,052,381.43/35,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.77

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