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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.62, 49,226.81 and 19,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.62, 49,226.81 and 19,756.05 is: 27,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.62 : 49,226.81 = 19,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.62/49,226.81 = 19,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.62x = 49,226.81 × 19,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.62x = 972,527,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,527,220.92/35,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.33

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