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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.96, 48,697.59 and 19,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.96, 48,697.59 and 19,372.54 is: 26,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.96 : 48,697.59 = 19,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.96/48,697.59 = 19,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.96x = 48,697.59 × 19,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.96x = 943,396,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,396,010.18/35,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.22

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