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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.73, 48,954.81 and 19,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.73, 48,954.81 and 19,558.83 is: 26,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.73 : 48,954.81 = 19,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.73/48,954.81 = 19,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.73x = 48,954.81 × 19,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.73x = 957,499,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,499,063.40/35,474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.02

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