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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.06, 48,970.59 and 19,570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.06, 48,970.59 and 19,570.50 is: 27,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.06 : 48,970.59 = 19,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.06/48,970.59 = 19,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.06x = 48,970.59 × 19,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.06x = 958,378,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,378,931.60/35,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.20

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