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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.42, 48,941.61 and 19,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.42, 48,941.61 and 19,332.90 is: 26,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.42 : 48,941.61 = 19,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.42/48,941.61 = 19,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.42x = 48,941.61 × 19,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.42x = 946,183,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,183,251.97/35,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.04

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