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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,699.13, 49,264.07 and 19,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,699.13, 49,264.07 and 19,783.44 is: 27,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,699.13 : 49,264.07 = 19,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,699.13/49,264.07 = 19,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,699.13x = 49,264.07 × 19,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,699.13x = 974,612,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,612,674.08/35,699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,300.74

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