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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,496.59, 48,985.28 and 19,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,496.59, 48,985.28 and 19,581.03 is: 27,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,496.59 : 48,985.28 = 19,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,496.59/48,985.28 = 19,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,496.59x = 48,985.28 × 19,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,496.59x = 959,182,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,182,286.19/35,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.82

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