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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.92, 48,678.44 and 19,360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.92, 48,678.44 and 19,360.85 is: 26,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.92 : 48,678.44 = 19,360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.92/48,678.44 = 19,360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.92x = 48,678.44 × 19,360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.92x = 942,455,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,455,634.88/35,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.45

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