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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.82, 49,167.81 and 27,154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.82, 49,167.81 and 27,154.13 is: 37,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.82 : 49,167.81 = 27,154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.82/49,167.81 = 27,154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.82x = 49,167.81 × 27,154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.82x = 1,335,108,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,108,858.72/35,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.80

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