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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,439.55, 48,906.95 and 19,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,439.55, 48,906.95 and 19,524.57 is: 26,944.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,439.55 : 48,906.95 = 19,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,439.55/48,906.95 = 19,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,439.55x = 48,906.95 × 19,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,439.55x = 954,887,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,887,168.76/35,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.11

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