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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,626.46, 49,130.88 and 26,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,626.46, 49,130.88 and 26,571.82 is: 36,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,626.46 : 49,130.88 = 26,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,626.46/49,130.88 = 26,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,626.46x = 49,130.88 × 26,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,626.46x = 1,305,496,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,496,899.80/35,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,644.03

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