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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,601.83, 49,130.84 and 19,687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,601.83, 49,130.84 and 19,687.35 is: 27,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,601.83 : 49,130.84 = 19,687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,601.83/49,130.84 = 19,687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,601.83x = 49,130.84 × 19,687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,601.83x = 967,255,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,255,944.44/35,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.72

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