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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,482.22, 48,964.80 and 19,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,482.22, 48,964.80 and 19,349.72 is: 26,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,482.22 : 48,964.80 = 19,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,482.22/48,964.80 = 19,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,482.22x = 48,964.80 × 19,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,482.22x = 947,455,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,455,169.86/35,482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.25

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