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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.74, 48,357.21 and 19,934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.74, 48,357.21 and 19,934.05 is: 27,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.74 : 48,357.21 = 19,934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.74/48,357.21 = 19,934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.74x = 48,357.21 × 19,934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.74x = 963,955,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,955,042.00/35,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,508.77

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