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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,487.41, 48,970.86 and 19,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,487.41, 48,970.86 and 19,570.91 is: 27,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,487.41 : 48,970.86 = 19,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,487.41/48,970.86 = 19,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,487.41x = 48,970.86 × 19,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,487.41x = 958,404,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,404,293.68/35,487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.88

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