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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.89, 48,948.33 and 19,337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.89, 48,948.33 and 19,337.85 is: 26,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.89 : 48,948.33 = 19,337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.89/48,948.33 = 19,337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.89x = 48,948.33 × 19,337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.89x = 946,555,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,555,463.29/35,470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.42

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