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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.16, 48,958.74 and 19,563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.16, 48,958.74 and 19,563.26 is: 26,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.16 : 48,958.74 = 19,563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.16/48,958.74 = 19,563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.16x = 48,958.74 × 19,563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.16x = 957,792,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,792,559.89/35,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.92

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