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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,758.78, 49,346.96 and 19,843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,758.78, 49,346.96 and 19,843.19 is: 27,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,758.78 : 49,346.96 = 19,843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,758.78/49,346.96 = 19,843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,758.78x = 49,346.96 × 19,843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,758.78x = 979,200,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,200,942.30/35,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.51

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