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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.65, 48,684.71 and 19,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.65, 48,684.71 and 19,363.29 is: 26,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.65 : 48,684.71 = 19,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.65/48,684.71 = 19,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.65x = 48,684.71 × 19,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.65x = 942,696,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,696,061.48/35,278.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.43

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