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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,397.97, 48,848.28 and 19,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,397.97, 48,848.28 and 19,265.60 is: 26,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,397.97 : 48,848.28 = 19,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,397.97/48,848.28 = 19,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,397.97x = 48,848.28 × 19,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,397.97x = 941,091,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,091,225.36/35,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.02

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