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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.98, 48,706.98 and 19,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.98, 48,706.98 and 19,378.28 is: 26,742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.98 : 48,706.98 = 19,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.98/48,706.98 = 19,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.98x = 48,706.98 × 19,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.98x = 943,857,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,857,496.39/35,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.73

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