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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,650.63, 49,145.47 and 27,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,650.63, 49,145.47 and 27,137.94 is: 37,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,650.63 : 49,145.47 = 27,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,650.63/49,145.47 = 27,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,650.63x = 49,145.47 × 27,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,650.63x = 1,333,706,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,706,563.99/35,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,410.46

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