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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,573.62, 49,090.92 and 19,657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,573.62, 49,090.92 and 19,657.74 is: 27,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,573.62 : 49,090.92 = 19,657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,573.62/49,090.92 = 19,657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,573.62x = 49,090.92 × 19,657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,573.62x = 965,016,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,016,541.72/35,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,127.31

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