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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,711.22, 49,282.92 and 19,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,711.22, 49,282.92 and 19,795.32 is: 27,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,711.22 : 49,282.92 = 19,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,711.22/49,282.92 = 19,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,711.22x = 49,282.92 × 19,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,711.22x = 975,571,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,571,171.93/35,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,318.34

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