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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.54, 49,333.94 and 19,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.54, 49,333.94 and 19,833.74 is: 27,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.54 : 49,333.94 = 19,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.54/49,333.94 = 19,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.54x = 49,333.94 × 19,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.54x = 978,476,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,476,539.14/35,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.86

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