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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,427.83, 48,892.63 and 19,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,427.83, 48,892.63 and 19,512.28 is: 26,928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,427.83 : 48,892.63 = 19,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,427.83/48,892.63 = 19,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,427.83x = 48,892.63 × 19,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,427.83x = 954,006,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,006,515.48/35,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.16

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