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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,719.52, 49,292.88 and 19,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,719.52, 49,292.88 and 19,804.64 is: 27,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,719.52 : 49,292.88 = 19,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,719.52/49,292.88 = 19,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,719.52x = 49,292.88 × 19,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,719.52x = 976,227,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,227,742.96/35,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.37

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