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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.80, 48,691.58 and 19,367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.80, 48,691.58 and 19,367.91 is: 26,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.80 : 48,691.58 = 19,367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.80/48,691.58 = 19,367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.80x = 48,691.58 × 19,367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.80x = 943,054,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,054,042.36/35,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.68

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