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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.11, 48,368.50 and 19,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.11, 48,368.50 and 19,942.44 is: 27,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.11 : 48,368.50 = 19,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.11/48,368.50 = 19,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.11x = 48,368.50 × 19,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.11x = 964,585,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,585,909.14/35,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.20

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