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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.63, 48,688.54 and 19,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.63, 48,688.54 and 19,365.73 is: 26,724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.63 : 48,688.54 = 19,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.63/48,688.54 = 19,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.63x = 48,688.54 × 19,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.63x = 942,889,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,889,332.40/35,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.66

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