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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.55, 48,321.42 and 19,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.55, 48,321.42 and 19,908.59 is: 27,474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.55 : 48,321.42 = 19,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.55/48,321.42 = 19,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.55x = 48,321.42 × 19,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.55x = 962,011,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,011,468.50/35,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,474.62

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