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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.71, 48,704.93 and 19,377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.71, 48,704.93 and 19,377.83 is: 26,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.71 : 48,704.93 = 19,377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.71/48,704.93 = 19,377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.71x = 48,704.93 × 19,377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.71x = 943,795,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,795,513.29/35,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.94

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