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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.31, 48,674.25 and 19,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.31, 48,674.25 and 19,357.02 is: 26,711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.31 : 48,674.25 = 19,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.31/48,674.25 = 19,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.31x = 48,674.25 × 19,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.31x = 942,188,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,188,430.74/35,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.85

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