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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.44, 48,957.81 and 19,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.44, 48,957.81 and 19,561.47 is: 26,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.44 : 48,957.81 = 19,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.44/48,957.81 = 19,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.44x = 48,957.81 × 19,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.44x = 957,686,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,686,731.58/35,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.01

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