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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.06, 49,336.52 and 19,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.06, 49,336.52 and 19,835.52 is: 27,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.06 : 49,336.52 = 19,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.06/49,336.52 = 19,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.06x = 49,336.52 × 19,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.06x = 978,615,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,615,529.19/35,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.05

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