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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.03, 48,307.77 and 19,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.03, 48,307.77 and 19,897.59 is: 27,457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.03 : 48,307.77 = 19,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.03/48,307.77 = 19,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.03x = 48,307.77 × 19,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.03x = 961,207,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,207,959.74/35,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.57

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