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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.03, 48,696.76 and 19,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.03, 48,696.76 and 19,372.05 is: 26,733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.03 : 48,696.76 = 19,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.03/48,696.76 = 19,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.03x = 48,696.76 × 19,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.03x = 943,356,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,356,069.56/35,287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.79

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