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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.77, 48,940.44 and 19,550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.77, 48,940.44 and 19,550.29 is: 26,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.77 : 48,940.44 = 19,550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.77/48,940.44 = 19,550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.77x = 48,940.44 × 19,550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.77x = 956,799,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,799,794.73/35,465.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.12

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