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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.54, 48,329.13 and 19,918.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.54, 48,329.13 and 19,918.87 is: 27,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.54 : 48,329.13 = 19,918.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.54/48,329.13 = 19,918.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.54x = 48,329.13 × 19,918.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.54x = 962,661,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,661,657.68/35,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,486.92

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