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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.76, 49,194.36 and 19,735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.76, 49,194.36 and 19,735.98 is: 27,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.76 : 49,194.36 = 19,735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.76/49,194.36 = 19,735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.76x = 49,194.36 × 19,735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.76x = 970,898,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,898,905.07/35,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,232.85

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