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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.51, 49,227.09 and 19,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.51, 49,227.09 and 19,756.22 is: 27,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.51 : 49,227.09 = 19,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.51/49,227.09 = 19,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.51x = 49,227.09 × 19,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.51x = 972,541,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,541,220.00/35,671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.81

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