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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.71, 48,684.74 and 19,364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.71, 48,684.74 and 19,364.03 is: 26,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.71 : 48,684.74 = 19,364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.71/48,684.74 = 19,364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.71x = 48,684.74 × 19,364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.71x = 942,732,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,732,425.66/35,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.42

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