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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.82, 48,958.34 and 19,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.82, 48,958.34 and 19,561.83 is: 26,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.82 : 48,958.34 = 19,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.82/48,958.34 = 19,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.82x = 48,958.34 × 19,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.82x = 957,714,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,714,626.35/35,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.51

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