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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.95, 48,669.33 and 19,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.95, 48,669.33 and 19,952.28 is: 27,534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.95 : 48,669.33 = 19,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.95/48,669.33 = 19,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.95x = 48,669.33 × 19,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.95x = 971,064,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,064,099.57/35,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,534.68

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