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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.72, 48,964.44 and 19,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.72, 48,964.44 and 19,566.84 is: 27,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.72 : 48,964.44 = 19,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.72/48,964.44 = 19,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.72x = 48,964.44 × 19,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.72x = 958,079,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,079,363.17/35,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.06

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