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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.26, 48,994.76 and 19,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.26, 48,994.76 and 19,588.28 is: 27,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.26 : 48,994.76 = 19,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.26/48,994.76 = 19,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.26x = 48,994.76 × 19,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.26x = 959,722,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,722,734.50/35,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.96

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