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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103.94, 48,443.24 and 19,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103.94, 48,443.24 and 19,997.24 is: 27,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103.94 : 48,443.24 = 19,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103.94/48,443.24 = 19,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103.94x = 48,443.24 × 19,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103.94x = 968,731,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,731,096.66/35,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.08

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