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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.80, 48,681.94 and 19,361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.80, 48,681.94 and 19,361.29 is: 26,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.80 : 48,681.94 = 19,361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.80/48,681.94 = 19,361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.80x = 48,681.94 × 19,361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.80x = 942,544,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,544,817.89/35,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,718.55

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