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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.47, 48,822.12 and 19,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.47, 48,822.12 and 19,462.59 is: 26,859.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.47 : 48,822.12 = 19,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.47/48,822.12 = 19,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.47x = 48,822.12 × 19,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.47x = 950,204,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,204,904.49/35,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.04

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