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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.29, 48,945.91 and 19,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.29, 48,945.91 and 19,335.60 is: 26,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.29 : 48,945.91 = 19,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.29/48,945.91 = 19,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.29x = 48,945.91 × 19,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.29x = 946,398,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,398,537.40/35,468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.95

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