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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,415.03, 48,872.77 and 19,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,415.03, 48,872.77 and 19,499.48 is: 26,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,415.03 : 48,872.77 = 19,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,415.03/48,872.77 = 19,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,415.03x = 48,872.77 × 19,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,415.03x = 952,993,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,993,601.16/35,415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.30

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