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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.92, 48,348.17 and 19,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.92, 48,348.17 and 19,927.96 is: 27,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.92 : 48,348.17 = 19,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.92/48,348.17 = 19,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.92x = 48,348.17 × 19,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.92x = 963,480,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,480,397.83/35,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,501.36

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