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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,429.91, 48,892.97 and 19,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,429.91, 48,892.97 and 19,514.02 is: 26,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,429.91 : 48,892.97 = 19,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,429.91/48,892.97 = 19,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,429.91x = 48,892.97 × 19,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,429.91x = 954,098,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,098,394.44/35,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.18

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