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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.93, 48,942.46 and 19,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.93, 48,942.46 and 19,550.04 is: 26,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.93 : 48,942.46 = 19,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.93/48,942.46 = 19,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.93x = 48,942.46 × 19,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.93x = 956,827,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,827,001.82/35,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.76

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