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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.95, 48,950.73 and 19,554.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.95, 48,950.73 and 19,554.37 is: 26,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.95 : 48,950.73 = 19,554.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.95/48,950.73 = 19,554.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.95x = 48,950.73 × 19,554.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.95x = 957,200,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,200,563.81/35,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.24

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