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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,446.55, 48,916.37 and 19,530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,446.55, 48,916.37 and 19,530.65 is: 26,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,446.55 : 48,916.37 = 19,530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,446.55/48,916.37 = 19,530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,446.55x = 48,916.37 × 19,530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,446.55x = 955,368,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,368,404.09/35,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.37

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