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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,418.91, 48,878.42 and 19,503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,418.91, 48,878.42 and 19,503.93 is: 26,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,418.91 : 48,878.42 = 19,503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,418.91/48,878.42 = 19,503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,418.91x = 48,878.42 × 19,503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,418.91x = 953,321,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,321,282.19/35,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.60

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