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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,480.22, 48,962.43 and 19,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,480.22, 48,962.43 and 19,348.44 is: 26,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,480.22 : 48,962.43 = 19,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,480.22/48,962.43 = 19,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,480.22x = 48,962.43 × 19,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,480.22x = 947,346,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,346,639.11/35,480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,700.70

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