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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.86, 48,312.36 and 19,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.86, 48,312.36 and 19,904.28 is: 27,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.86 : 48,312.36 = 19,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.86/48,312.36 = 19,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.86x = 48,312.36 × 19,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.86x = 961,622,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,622,740.90/35,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.55

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