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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,748.28, 49,332.28 and 19,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,748.28, 49,332.28 and 19,832.32 is: 27,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,748.28 : 49,332.28 = 19,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,748.28/49,332.28 = 19,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,748.28x = 49,332.28 × 19,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,748.28x = 978,373,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,373,563.29/35,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.41

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