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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.72, 48,964.11 and 19,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.72, 48,964.11 and 19,349.22 is: 26,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.72 : 48,964.11 = 19,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.72/48,964.11 = 19,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.72x = 48,964.11 × 19,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.72x = 947,417,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,417,336.49/35,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.56

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