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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.82, 48,389.78 and 19,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.82, 48,389.78 and 19,961.58 is: 27,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.82 : 48,389.78 = 19,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.82/48,389.78 = 19,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.82x = 48,389.78 × 19,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.82x = 965,936,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,936,464.65/35,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.24

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