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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.28, 48,569.52 and 19,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.28, 48,569.52 and 19,280.72 is: 26,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.28 : 48,569.52 = 19,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.28/48,569.52 = 19,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.28x = 48,569.52 × 19,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.28x = 936,455,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,455,315.65/35,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.41

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