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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.18, 49,161.99 and 19,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.18, 49,161.99 and 19,709.42 is: 27,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.18 : 49,161.99 = 19,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.18/49,161.99 = 19,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.18x = 49,161.99 × 19,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.18x = 968,954,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,954,308.95/35,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.05

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