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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,422.96, 48,884.68 and 19,508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,422.96, 48,884.68 and 19,508.52 is: 26,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,422.96 : 48,884.68 = 19,508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,422.96/48,884.68 = 19,508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,422.96x = 48,884.68 × 19,508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,422.96x = 953,667,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,667,757.47/35,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,922.31

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