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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.45, 48,307.69 and 19,899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.45, 48,307.69 and 19,899.74 is: 27,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.45 : 48,307.69 = 19,899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.45/48,307.69 = 19,899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.45x = 48,307.69 × 19,899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.45x = 961,310,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,310,616.64/35,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.96

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