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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.29, 48,679.70 and 19,359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.29, 48,679.70 and 19,359.61 is: 26,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.29 : 48,679.70 = 19,359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.29/48,679.70 = 19,359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.29x = 48,679.70 × 19,359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.29x = 942,419,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,419,666.72/35,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.90

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