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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.79, 48,680.46 and 19,360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.79, 48,680.46 and 19,360.51 is: 26,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.79 : 48,680.46 = 19,360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.79/48,680.46 = 19,360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.79x = 48,680.46 × 19,360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.79x = 942,478,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,478,410.93/35,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.43

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