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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.29, 48,674.25 and 19,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.29, 48,674.25 and 19,355.72 is: 26,710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.29 : 48,674.25 = 19,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.29/48,674.25 = 19,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.29x = 48,674.25 × 19,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.29x = 942,124,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,124,910.84/35,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.81

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