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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,625.61, 49,163.10 and 19,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,625.61, 49,163.10 and 19,709.71 is: 27,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,625.61 : 49,163.10 = 19,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,625.61/49,163.10 = 19,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,625.61x = 49,163.10 × 19,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,625.61x = 968,990,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,990,443.70/35,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.27

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