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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020.28, 48,327.90 and 19,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020.28, 48,327.90 and 19,104.72 is: 26,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020.28 : 48,327.90 = 19,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020.28/48,327.90 = 19,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020.28x = 48,327.90 × 19,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020.28x = 923,290,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,290,997.69/35,020.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,364.47

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