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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,414.15, 48,871.69 and 19,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,414.15, 48,871.69 and 19,498.59 is: 26,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,414.15 : 48,871.69 = 19,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,414.15/48,871.69 = 19,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,414.15x = 48,871.69 × 19,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,414.15x = 952,928,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,928,997.17/35,414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.15

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