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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.76, 48,936.31 and 19,547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.76, 48,936.31 and 19,547.29 is: 26,973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.76 : 48,936.31 = 19,547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.76/48,936.31 = 19,547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.76x = 48,936.31 × 19,547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.76x = 956,572,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,572,243.10/35,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.99

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