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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,478.21, 48,960.27 and 19,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,478.21, 48,960.27 and 19,563.24 is: 26,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,478.21 : 48,960.27 = 19,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,478.21/48,960.27 = 19,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,478.21x = 48,960.27 × 19,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,478.21x = 957,821,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,821,512.47/35,478.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.46

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