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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.06, 49,225.28 and 19,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.06, 49,225.28 and 19,755.56 is: 27,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.06 : 49,225.28 = 19,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.06/49,225.28 = 19,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.06x = 49,225.28 × 19,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.06x = 972,472,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,472,972.56/35,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.48

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