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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.28, 49,216.08 and 19,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.28, 49,216.08 and 19,531.26 is: 26,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.28 : 49,216.08 = 19,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.28/49,216.08 = 19,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.28x = 49,216.08 × 19,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.28x = 961,252,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,252,054.66/35,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.55

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