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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,399.97, 48,851.57 and 19,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,399.97, 48,851.57 and 19,484.08 is: 26,887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,399.97 : 48,851.57 = 19,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,399.97/48,851.57 = 19,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,399.97x = 48,851.57 × 19,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,399.97x = 951,827,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,827,824.59/35,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,887.81

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