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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.14, 48,996.68 and 19,589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.14, 48,996.68 and 19,589.63 is: 27,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.14 : 48,996.68 = 19,589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.14/48,996.68 = 19,589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.14x = 48,996.68 × 19,589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.14x = 959,826,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,826,489.50/35,505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.46

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