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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.15, 48,435.57 and 19,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.15, 48,435.57 and 19,993.55 is: 27,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.15 : 48,435.57 = 19,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.15/48,435.57 = 19,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.15x = 48,435.57 × 19,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.15x = 968,398,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,398,748.40/35,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.73

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