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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.77, 48,671.27 and 19,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.77, 48,671.27 and 19,353.83 is: 26,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.77 : 48,671.27 = 19,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.77/48,671.27 = 19,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.77x = 48,671.27 × 19,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.77x = 941,975,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,975,145.34/35,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,708.48

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