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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,658.74, 49,209.81 and 19,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,658.74, 49,209.81 and 19,526.73 is: 26,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,658.74 : 49,209.81 = 19,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,658.74/49,209.81 = 19,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,658.74x = 49,209.81 × 19,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,658.74x = 960,906,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,906,378.36/35,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,947.29

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