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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.29, 48,970.45 and 19,353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.29, 48,970.45 and 19,353.73 is: 26,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.29 : 48,970.45 = 19,353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.29/48,970.45 = 19,353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.29x = 48,970.45 × 19,353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.29x = 947,760,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,760,867.28/35,486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.80

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