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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,730.83, 49,306.86 and 19,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,730.83, 49,306.86 and 19,814.94 is: 27,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,730.83 : 49,306.86 = 19,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,730.83/49,306.86 = 19,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,730.83x = 49,306.86 × 19,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,730.83x = 977,012,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,012,472.49/35,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.68

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