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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.53, 48,891.87 and 19,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.53, 48,891.87 and 19,514.97 is: 26,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.53 : 48,891.87 = 19,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.53/48,891.87 = 19,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.53x = 48,891.87 × 19,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.53x = 954,123,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,123,376.29/35,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.42

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