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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.92, 48,989.88 and 19,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.92, 48,989.88 and 19,583.76 is: 27,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.92 : 48,989.88 = 19,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.92/48,989.88 = 19,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.92x = 48,989.88 × 19,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.92x = 959,406,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,406,052.35/35,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,027.11

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