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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.54, 48,947.97 and 19,553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.54, 48,947.97 and 19,553.82 is: 26,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.54 : 48,947.97 = 19,553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.54/48,947.97 = 19,553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.54x = 48,947.97 × 19,553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.54x = 957,119,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,119,794.75/35,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.27

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