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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.60, 48,682.10 and 19,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.60, 48,682.10 and 19,359.92 is: 26,717.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.60 : 48,682.10 = 19,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.60/48,682.10 = 19,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.60x = 48,682.10 × 19,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.60x = 942,481,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,481,561.43/35,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.66

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