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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.53, 48,302.24 and 19,894.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.53, 48,302.24 and 19,894.91 is: 27,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.53 : 48,302.24 = 19,894.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.53/48,302.24 = 19,894.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.53x = 48,302.24 × 19,894.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.53x = 960,968,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,968,376.61/35,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,454.25

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