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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.62, 48,698.28 and 19,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.62, 48,698.28 and 19,374.08 is: 26,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.62 : 48,698.28 = 19,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.62/48,698.28 = 19,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.62x = 48,698.28 × 19,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.62x = 943,484,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,484,372.58/35,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.22

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