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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,495.97, 48,983.76 and 19,363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,495.97, 48,983.76 and 19,363.47 is: 26,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,495.97 : 48,983.76 = 19,363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,495.97/48,983.76 = 19,363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,495.97x = 48,983.76 × 19,363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,495.97x = 948,495,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,495,567.25/35,495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.22

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