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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.74, 48,570.84 and 19,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.74, 48,570.84 and 19,279.42 is: 26,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.74 : 48,570.84 = 19,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.74/48,570.84 = 19,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.74x = 48,570.84 × 19,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.74x = 936,417,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,417,502.69/35,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.48

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