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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,483.83, 48,968.01 and 19,568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,483.83, 48,968.01 and 19,568.83 is: 27,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,483.83 : 48,968.01 = 19,568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,483.83/48,968.01 = 19,568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,483.83x = 48,968.01 × 19,568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,483.83x = 958,246,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,246,663.13/35,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,005.16

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