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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.08, 48,696.42 and 19,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.08, 48,696.42 and 19,376.20 is: 26,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.08 : 48,696.42 = 19,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.08/48,696.42 = 19,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.08x = 48,696.42 × 19,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.08x = 943,551,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,551,573.20/35,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.26

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