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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.84, 49,228.56 and 19,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.84, 49,228.56 and 19,755.04 is: 27,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.84 : 49,228.56 = 19,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.84/49,228.56 = 19,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.84x = 49,228.56 × 19,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.84x = 972,512,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,512,171.94/35,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,262.74

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