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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.91, 48,433.65 and 19,989.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.91, 48,433.65 and 19,989.57 is: 27,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.91 : 48,433.65 = 19,989.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.91/48,433.65 = 19,989.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.91x = 48,433.65 × 19,989.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.91x = 968,167,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,167,837.03/35,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,585.56

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