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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.92, 48,962.54 and 19,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.92, 48,962.54 and 19,566.03 is: 26,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.92 : 48,962.54 = 19,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.92/48,962.54 = 19,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.92x = 48,962.54 × 19,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.92x = 958,002,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,002,428.69/35,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.74

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