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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.92, 48,680.73 and 19,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.92, 48,680.73 and 19,360.41 is: 26,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.92 : 48,680.73 = 19,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.92/48,680.73 = 19,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.92x = 48,680.73 × 19,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.92x = 942,478,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,478,891.90/35,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.34

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