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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.83, 48,962.49 and 19,564.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.83, 48,962.49 and 19,564.83 is: 26,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.83 : 48,962.49 = 19,564.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.83/48,962.49 = 19,564.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.83x = 48,962.49 × 19,564.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.83x = 957,942,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,942,793.23/35,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.64

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