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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.51, 48,697.31 and 19,372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.51, 48,697.31 and 19,372.61 is: 26,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.51 : 48,697.31 = 19,372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.51/48,697.31 = 19,372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.51x = 48,697.31 × 19,372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.51x = 943,393,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,393,799.62/35,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.98

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