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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.28, 48,676.93 and 19,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.28, 48,676.93 and 19,357.61 is: 26,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.28 : 48,676.93 = 19,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.28/48,676.93 = 19,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.28x = 48,676.93 × 19,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.28x = 942,268,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,268,735.16/35,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.14

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