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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.76, 48,387.78 and 19,751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.76, 48,387.78 and 19,751.94 is: 27,258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.76 : 48,387.78 = 19,751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.76/48,387.78 = 19,751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.76x = 48,387.78 × 19,751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.76x = 955,752,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,752,527.29/35,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.34

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