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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.16, 48,958.82 and 19,562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.16, 48,958.82 and 19,562.18 is: 26,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.16 : 48,958.82 = 19,562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.16/48,958.82 = 19,562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.16x = 48,958.82 × 19,562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.16x = 957,741,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,741,249.43/35,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.00

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