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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,082.83, 48,414.36 and 19,975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,082.83, 48,414.36 and 19,975.50 is: 27,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,082.83 : 48,414.36 = 19,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,082.83/48,414.36 = 19,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,082.83x = 48,414.36 × 19,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,082.83x = 967,100,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,100,973.27/35,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,566.22

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