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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.35, 48,367.47 and 19,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.35, 48,367.47 and 19,941.68 is: 27,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.35 : 48,367.47 = 19,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.35/48,367.47 = 19,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.35x = 48,367.47 × 19,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.35x = 964,528,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,528,609.15/35,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.16

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