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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.02, 48,571.80 and 19,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.02, 48,571.80 and 19,281.30 is: 26,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.02 : 48,571.80 = 19,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.02/48,571.80 = 19,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.02x = 48,571.80 × 19,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.02x = 936,527,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,527,447.34/35,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.15

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