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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.02, 48,310.54 and 19,899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.02, 48,310.54 and 19,899.58 is: 27,460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.02 : 48,310.54 = 19,899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.02/48,310.54 = 19,899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.02x = 48,310.54 × 19,899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.02x = 961,359,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,359,455.57/35,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.34

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