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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,710.76, 49,281.26 and 19,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,710.76, 49,281.26 and 19,795.48 is: 27,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,710.76 : 49,281.26 = 19,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,710.76/49,281.26 = 19,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,710.76x = 49,281.26 × 19,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,710.76x = 975,546,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,546,196.70/35,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,317.99

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