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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,692.22, 49,251.84 and 19,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,692.22, 49,251.84 and 19,776.36 is: 27,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,692.22 : 49,251.84 = 19,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,692.22/49,251.84 = 19,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,692.22x = 49,251.84 × 19,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,692.22x = 974,022,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,022,118.50/35,692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.48

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