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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.16, 48,696.93 and 19,372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.16, 48,696.93 and 19,372.17 is: 26,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.16 : 48,696.93 = 19,372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.16/48,696.93 = 19,372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.16x = 48,696.93 × 19,372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.16x = 943,365,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,365,389.05/35,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.96

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