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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.06, 48,941.77 and 19,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.06, 48,941.77 and 19,549.77 is: 26,978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.06 : 48,941.77 = 19,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.06/48,941.77 = 19,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.06x = 48,941.77 × 19,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.06x = 956,800,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,800,346.89/35,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.68

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