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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.31, 48,697.79 and 19,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.31, 48,697.79 and 19,372.41 is: 26,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.31 : 48,697.79 = 19,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.31/48,697.79 = 19,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.31x = 48,697.79 × 19,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.31x = 943,393,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,393,457.11/35,288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.88

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