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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.36, 48,679.68 and 19,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.36, 48,679.68 and 19,359.76 is: 26,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.36 : 48,679.68 = 19,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.36/48,679.68 = 19,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.36x = 48,679.68 × 19,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.36x = 942,426,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,426,921.68/35,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.29

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