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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.62, 48,997.96 and 19,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.62, 48,997.96 and 19,590.08 is: 27,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.62 : 48,997.96 = 19,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.62/48,997.96 = 19,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.62x = 48,997.96 × 19,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.62x = 959,873,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,873,956.24/35,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.42

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