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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.98, 48,327.45 and 19,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.98, 48,327.45 and 19,496.16 is: 26,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.98 : 48,327.45 = 19,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.98/48,327.45 = 19,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.98x = 48,327.45 × 19,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.98x = 942,199,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,199,770.70/35,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.94

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