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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,709.23, 49,277.94 and 19,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,709.23, 49,277.94 and 19,793.54 is: 27,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,709.23 : 49,277.94 = 19,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,709.23/49,277.94 = 19,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,709.23x = 49,277.94 × 19,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,709.23x = 975,384,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,384,876.51/35,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.64

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