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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.35, 48,955.79 and 19,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.35, 48,955.79 and 19,343.52 is: 26,693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.35 : 48,955.79 = 19,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.35/48,955.79 = 19,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.35x = 48,955.79 × 19,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.35x = 946,977,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,977,351.34/35,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.96

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