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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.30, 48,682.63 and 19,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.30, 48,682.63 and 19,361.79 is: 26,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.30 : 48,682.63 = 19,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.30/48,682.63 = 19,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.30x = 48,682.63 × 19,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.30x = 942,582,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,582,518.49/35,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.24

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