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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.84, 48,687.56 and 19,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.84, 48,687.56 and 19,364.96 is: 26,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.84 : 48,687.56 = 19,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.84/48,687.56 = 19,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.84x = 48,687.56 × 19,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.84x = 942,832,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,832,651.90/35,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.40

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