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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.28, 48,312.92 and 19,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.28, 48,312.92 and 19,904.68 is: 27,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.28 : 48,312.92 = 19,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.28/48,312.92 = 19,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.28x = 48,312.92 × 19,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.28x = 961,653,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,653,212.47/35,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,470.09

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