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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.56, 48,689.78 and 19,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.56, 48,689.78 and 19,368.27 is: 26,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.56 : 48,689.78 = 19,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.56/48,689.78 = 19,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.56x = 48,689.78 × 19,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.56x = 943,036,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,036,708.44/35,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.37

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