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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.84, 48,392.69 and 19,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.84, 48,392.69 and 19,953.57 is: 27,538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.84 : 48,392.69 = 19,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.84/48,392.69 = 19,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.84x = 48,392.69 × 19,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.84x = 965,606,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,606,827.64/35,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,538.54

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