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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,389.59, 48,839.81 and 19,477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,389.59, 48,839.81 and 19,477.55 is: 26,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,389.59 : 48,839.81 = 19,477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,389.59/48,839.81 = 19,477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,389.59x = 48,839.81 × 19,477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,389.59x = 951,279,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,279,499.68/35,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,880.21

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