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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.83, 49,335.82 and 19,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.83, 49,335.82 and 19,836.14 is: 27,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.83 : 49,335.82 = 19,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.83/49,335.82 = 19,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.83x = 49,335.82 × 19,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.83x = 978,631,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,631,936.27/35,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.92

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