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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.63, 48,959.46 and 19,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.63, 48,959.46 and 19,562.64 is: 26,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.63 : 48,959.46 = 19,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.63/48,959.46 = 19,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.63x = 48,959.46 × 19,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.63x = 957,776,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,776,290.57/35,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.63

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