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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.97, 49,167.37 and 19,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.97, 49,167.37 and 19,713.50 is: 27,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.97 : 49,167.37 = 19,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.97/49,167.37 = 19,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.97x = 49,167.37 × 19,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.97x = 969,260,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,260,948.50/35,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.06

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