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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.44, 48,966.61 and 19,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.44, 48,966.61 and 19,565.88 is: 27,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.44 : 48,966.61 = 19,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.44/48,966.61 = 19,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.44x = 48,966.61 × 19,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.44x = 958,074,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,074,815.27/35,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.14

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