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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.73, 48,942.54 and 19,549.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.73, 48,942.54 and 19,549.85 is: 26,978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.73 : 48,942.54 = 19,549.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.73/48,942.54 = 19,549.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.73x = 48,942.54 × 19,549.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.73x = 956,819,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,819,070.91/35,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.69

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