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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.59, 48,362.63 and 19,939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.59, 48,362.63 and 19,939.44 is: 27,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.59 : 48,362.63 = 19,939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.59/48,362.63 = 19,939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.59x = 48,362.63 × 19,939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.59x = 964,323,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,323,659.43/35,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,517.05

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