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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,680.31, 49,238.88 and 19,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,680.31, 49,238.88 and 19,547.26 is: 26,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,680.31 : 49,238.88 = 19,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,680.31/49,238.88 = 19,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,680.31x = 49,238.88 × 19,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,680.31x = 962,485,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,485,189.47/35,680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,975.25

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