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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.73, 48,678.55 and 19,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.73, 48,678.55 and 19,358.91 is: 26,714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.73 : 48,678.55 = 19,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.73/48,678.55 = 19,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.73x = 48,678.55 × 19,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.73x = 942,363,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,363,619.98/35,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.22

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