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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,446.82, 48,916.79 and 19,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,446.82, 48,916.79 and 19,531.24 is: 26,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,446.82 : 48,916.79 = 19,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,446.82/48,916.79 = 19,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,446.82x = 48,916.79 × 19,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,446.82x = 955,405,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,405,565.52/35,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.21

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