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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,753.34, 49,338.94 and 19,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,753.34, 49,338.94 and 19,837.45 is: 27,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,753.34 : 49,338.94 = 19,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,753.34/49,338.94 = 19,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,753.34x = 49,338.94 × 19,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,753.34x = 978,758,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,758,755.30/35,753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,375.31

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