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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,415.14, 48,872.52 and 19,499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,415.14, 48,872.52 and 19,499.26 is: 26,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,415.14 : 48,872.52 = 19,499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,415.14/48,872.52 = 19,499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,415.14x = 48,872.52 × 19,499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,415.14x = 952,977,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,977,974.34/35,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.77

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