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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.40, 48,682.98 and 19,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.40, 48,682.98 and 19,362.04 is: 26,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.40 : 48,682.98 = 19,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.40/48,682.98 = 19,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.40x = 48,682.98 × 19,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.40x = 942,601,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,601,806.08/35,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.71

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