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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.76, 49,161.87 and 19,710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.76, 49,161.87 and 19,710.18 is: 27,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.76 : 49,161.87 = 19,710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.76/49,161.87 = 19,710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.76x = 49,161.87 × 19,710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.76x = 968,989,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,989,306.84/35,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.59

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