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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.76, 49,323.28 and 19,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.76, 49,323.28 and 19,825.80 is: 27,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.76 : 49,323.28 = 19,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.76/49,323.28 = 19,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.76x = 49,323.28 × 19,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.76x = 977,873,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,873,484.62/35,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.41

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