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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,665.52, 49,217.88 and 19,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,665.52, 49,217.88 and 19,749.44 is: 27,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,665.52 : 49,217.88 = 19,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,665.52/49,217.88 = 19,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,665.52x = 49,217.88 × 19,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,665.52x = 972,025,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,025,567.99/35,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.93

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