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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,406.91, 48,862.50 and 19,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,406.91, 48,862.50 and 19,492.33 is: 26,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,406.91 : 48,862.50 = 19,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,406.91/48,862.50 = 19,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,406.91x = 48,862.50 × 19,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,406.91x = 952,443,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,443,974.63/35,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,899.95

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