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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.81, 48,343.64 and 19,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.81, 48,343.64 and 19,924.46 is: 27,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.81 : 48,343.64 = 19,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.81/48,343.64 = 19,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.81x = 48,343.64 × 19,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.81x = 963,220,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,220,580.09/35,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.60

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