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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.63, 48,310.36 and 19,899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.63, 48,310.36 and 19,899.92 is: 27,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.63 : 48,310.36 = 19,899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.63/48,310.36 = 19,899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.63x = 48,310.36 × 19,899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.63x = 961,372,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,372,370.20/35,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.58

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