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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,507.70, 48,998.76 and 19,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,507.70, 48,998.76 and 19,591.74 is: 27,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,507.70 : 48,998.76 = 19,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,507.70/48,998.76 = 19,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,507.70x = 48,998.76 × 19,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,507.70x = 959,970,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,970,966.24/35,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.57

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