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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.02, 48,315.34 and 19,906.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.02, 48,315.34 and 19,906.42 is: 27,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.02 : 48,315.34 = 19,906.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.02/48,315.34 = 19,906.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.02x = 48,315.34 × 19,906.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.02x = 961,785,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,785,450.48/35,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,472.50

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