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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.96, 48,681.57 and 19,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.96, 48,681.57 and 19,360.41 is: 26,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.96 : 48,681.57 = 19,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.96/48,681.57 = 19,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.96x = 48,681.57 × 19,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.96x = 942,495,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,495,154.64/35,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.77

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