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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.75, 48,389.83 and 19,961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.75, 48,389.83 and 19,961.53 is: 27,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.75 : 48,389.83 = 19,961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.75/48,389.83 = 19,961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.75x = 48,389.83 × 19,961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.75x = 965,935,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,935,043.24/35,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.25

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