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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,453.86, 48,926.66 and 19,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,453.86, 48,926.66 and 19,538.89 is: 26,963.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,453.86 : 48,926.66 = 19,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,453.86/48,926.66 = 19,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,453.86x = 48,926.66 × 19,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,453.86x = 955,972,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,972,627.81/35,453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,963.85

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