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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.11, 48,994.20 and 19,587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.11, 48,994.20 and 19,587.51 is: 27,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.11 : 48,994.20 = 19,587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.11/48,994.20 = 19,587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.11x = 48,994.20 × 19,587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.11x = 959,674,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,674,382.44/35,503.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.71

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