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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.79, 48,435.91 and 19,787.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.79, 48,435.91 and 19,787.12 is: 27,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.79 : 48,435.91 = 19,787.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.79/48,435.91 = 19,787.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.79x = 48,435.91 × 19,787.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.79x = 958,407,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,407,163.48/35,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,307.54

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