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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.89, 48,945.57 and 19,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.89, 48,945.57 and 19,335.85 is: 26,682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.89 : 48,945.57 = 19,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.89/48,945.57 = 19,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.89x = 48,945.57 × 19,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.89x = 946,404,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,404,167.96/35,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.66

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