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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.23, 49,163.62 and 19,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.23, 49,163.62 and 19,710.73 is: 27,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.23 : 49,163.62 = 19,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.23/49,163.62 = 19,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.23x = 49,163.62 × 19,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.23x = 969,050,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,050,839.64/35,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.72

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