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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.93, 49,336.74 and 19,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.93, 49,336.74 and 19,836.48 is: 27,373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.93 : 49,336.74 = 19,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.93/49,336.74 = 19,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.93x = 49,336.74 × 19,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.93x = 978,667,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,667,256.28/35,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.83

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