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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.62, 48,316.87 and 19,904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.62, 48,316.87 and 19,904.18 is: 27,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.62 : 48,316.87 = 19,904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.62/48,316.87 = 19,904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.62x = 48,316.87 × 19,904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.62x = 961,707,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,707,732.59/35,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,466.68

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