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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,504.76, 48,996.82 and 19,589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,504.76, 48,996.82 and 19,589.78 is: 27,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,504.76 : 48,996.82 = 19,589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,504.76/48,996.82 = 19,589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,504.76x = 48,996.82 × 19,589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,504.76x = 959,836,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,836,924.50/35,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.03

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