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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,506.62, 48,999.09 and 19,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,506.62, 48,999.09 and 19,591.07 is: 27,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,506.62 : 48,999.09 = 19,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,506.62/48,999.09 = 19,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,506.62x = 48,999.09 × 19,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,506.62x = 959,944,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,944,357.13/35,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.64

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