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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,504.64, 48,996.72 and 19,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,504.64, 48,996.72 and 19,589.76 is: 27,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,504.64 : 48,996.72 = 19,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,504.64/48,996.72 = 19,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,504.64x = 48,996.72 × 19,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,504.64x = 959,833,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,833,985.59/35,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.04

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