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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,668.44, 49,221.72 and 19,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,668.44, 49,221.72 and 19,752.84 is: 27,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,668.44 : 49,221.72 = 19,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,668.44/49,221.72 = 19,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,668.44x = 49,221.72 × 19,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,668.44x = 972,268,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,268,759.68/35,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.52

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