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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,414.03, 48,871.39 and 19,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,414.03, 48,871.39 and 19,498.48 is: 26,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,414.03 : 48,871.39 = 19,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,414.03/48,871.39 = 19,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,414.03x = 48,871.39 × 19,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,414.03x = 952,917,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,917,820.49/35,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.92

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