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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,487.93, 48,975.59 and 19,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,487.93, 48,975.59 and 19,572.41 is: 27,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,487.93 : 48,975.59 = 19,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,487.93/48,975.59 = 19,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,487.93x = 48,975.59 × 19,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,487.93x = 958,570,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,570,229.61/35,487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,011.16

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