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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.49, 49,216.99 and 19,748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.49, 49,216.99 and 19,748.94 is: 27,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.49 : 49,216.99 = 19,748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.49/49,216.99 = 19,748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.49x = 49,216.99 × 19,748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.49x = 971,983,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,983,037.66/35,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.52

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