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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.73, 48,687.78 and 19,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.73, 48,687.78 and 19,364.84 is: 26,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.73 : 48,687.78 = 19,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.73/48,687.78 = 19,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.73x = 48,687.78 × 19,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.73x = 942,831,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,831,069.66/35,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.68

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