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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,458.63, 48,932.76 and 19,543.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,458.63, 48,932.76 and 19,543.07 is: 26,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,458.63 : 48,932.76 = 19,543.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,458.63/48,932.76 = 19,543.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,458.63x = 48,932.76 × 19,543.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,458.63x = 956,296,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,296,439.66/35,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,969.36

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