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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.28, 48,679.69 and 19,359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.28, 48,679.69 and 19,359.61 is: 26,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.28 : 48,679.69 = 19,359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.28/48,679.69 = 19,359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.28x = 48,679.69 × 19,359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.28x = 942,419,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,419,813.32/35,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.91

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