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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.72, 48,572.94 and 19,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.72, 48,572.94 and 19,282.48 is: 26,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.72 : 48,572.94 = 19,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.72/48,572.94 = 19,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.72x = 48,572.94 × 19,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.72x = 936,606,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,606,744.09/35,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.87

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