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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.61, 48,307.86 and 19,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.61, 48,307.86 and 19,901.03 is: 27,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.61 : 48,307.86 = 19,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.61/48,307.86 = 19,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.61x = 48,307.86 × 19,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.61x = 961,375,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,375,929.56/35,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.05

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