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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.96, 48,688.92 and 19,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.96, 48,688.92 and 19,366.68 is: 26,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.96 : 48,688.92 = 19,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.96/48,688.92 = 19,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.96x = 48,688.92 × 19,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.96x = 942,942,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,942,733.19/35,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.92

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