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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.06, 49,211.03 and 19,743.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.06, 49,211.03 and 19,743.51 is: 27,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.06 : 49,211.03 = 19,743.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.06/49,211.03 = 19,743.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.06x = 49,211.03 × 19,743.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.06x = 971,598,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,598,364.20/35,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.83

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