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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.76, 49,228.82 and 19,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.76, 49,228.82 and 19,757.48 is: 27,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.76 : 49,228.82 = 19,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.76/49,228.82 = 19,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.76x = 49,228.82 × 19,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.76x = 972,637,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,637,426.57/35,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.55

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