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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.47, 48,667.26 and 19,950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.47, 48,667.26 and 19,950.77 is: 27,532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.47 : 48,667.26 = 19,950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.47/48,667.26 = 19,950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.47x = 48,667.26 × 19,950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.47x = 970,949,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,949,067.45/35,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,532.58

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