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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.21, 48,693.80 and 19,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.21, 48,693.80 and 19,369.79 is: 26,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.21 : 48,693.80 = 19,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.21/48,693.80 = 19,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.21x = 48,693.80 × 19,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.21x = 943,188,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,188,583.45/35,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,730.42

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