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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.61, 48,689.10 and 19,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.61, 48,689.10 and 19,366.92 is: 26,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.61 : 48,689.10 = 19,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.61/48,689.10 = 19,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.61x = 48,689.10 × 19,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.61x = 942,957,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,957,904.57/35,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.85

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