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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.34, 48,686.49 and 19,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.34, 48,686.49 and 19,364.82 is: 26,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.34 : 48,686.49 = 19,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.34/48,686.49 = 19,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.34x = 48,686.49 × 19,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.34x = 942,805,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,805,115.28/35,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.00

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