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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.07, 48,958.68 and 19,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.07, 48,958.68 and 19,562.08 is: 26,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.07 : 48,958.68 = 19,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.07/48,958.68 = 19,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.07x = 48,958.68 × 19,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.07x = 957,733,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,733,614.85/35,477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.85

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