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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,544.76, 49,051.46 and 19,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,544.76, 49,051.46 and 19,628.22 is: 27,086.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,544.76 : 49,051.46 = 19,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,544.76/49,051.46 = 19,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,544.76x = 49,051.46 × 19,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,544.76x = 962,792,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,792,848.20/35,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,086.77

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