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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.43, 48,337.93 and 19,919.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.43, 48,337.93 and 19,919.71 is: 27,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.43 : 48,337.93 = 19,919.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.43/48,337.93 = 19,919.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.43x = 48,337.93 × 19,919.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.43x = 962,877,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,877,547.60/35,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.24

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