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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.03, 48,365.94 and 19,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.03, 48,365.94 and 19,940.25 is: 27,516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.03 : 48,365.94 = 19,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.03/48,365.94 = 19,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.03x = 48,365.94 × 19,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.03x = 964,428,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,428,935.09/35,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,516.57

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