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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.94, 48,955.86 and 19,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.94, 48,955.86 and 19,560.12 is: 26,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.94 : 48,955.86 = 19,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.94/48,955.86 = 19,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.94x = 48,955.86 × 19,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.94x = 957,582,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,582,496.30/35,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.45

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