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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.72, 48,321.98 and 19,911.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.72, 48,321.98 and 19,911.03 is: 27,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.72 : 48,321.98 = 19,911.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.72/48,321.98 = 19,911.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.72x = 48,321.98 × 19,911.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.72x = 962,140,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,140,052.27/35,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,476.59

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