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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.95, 48,894.13 and 19,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.95, 48,894.13 and 19,516.88 is: 26,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.95 : 48,894.13 = 19,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.95/48,894.13 = 19,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.95x = 48,894.13 × 19,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.95x = 954,260,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,260,941.36/35,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.97

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