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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,471.17, 48,948.87 and 19,554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,471.17, 48,948.87 and 19,554.67 is: 26,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,471.17 : 48,948.87 = 19,554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,471.17/48,948.87 = 19,554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,471.17x = 48,948.87 × 19,554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,471.17x = 957,178,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,178,999.72/35,471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.70

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