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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.76, 48,957.34 and 19,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.76, 48,957.34 and 19,562.68 is: 26,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.76 : 48,957.34 = 19,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.76/48,957.34 = 19,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.76x = 48,957.34 × 19,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.76x = 957,736,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,736,776.07/35,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.17

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