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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.62, 48,677.94 and 19,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.62, 48,677.94 and 19,356.90 is: 26,713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.62 : 48,677.94 = 19,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.62/48,677.94 = 19,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.62x = 48,677.94 × 19,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.62x = 942,254,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,254,016.79/35,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.47

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