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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.98, 49,336.89 and 19,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.98, 49,336.89 and 19,836.02 is: 27,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.98 : 49,336.89 = 19,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.98/49,336.89 = 19,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.98x = 49,336.89 × 19,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.98x = 978,647,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,647,536.78/35,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.24

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