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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.59, 48,305.97 and 19,896.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.59, 48,305.97 and 19,896.27 is: 27,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.59 : 48,305.97 = 19,896.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.59/48,305.97 = 19,896.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.59x = 48,305.97 × 19,896.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.59x = 961,108,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,108,621.73/35,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,455.86

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