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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.91, 49,089.86 and 19,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.91, 49,089.86 and 19,656.48 is: 27,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.91 : 49,089.86 = 19,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.91/49,089.86 = 19,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.91x = 49,089.86 × 19,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.91x = 964,933,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,933,851.29/35,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,126.29

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