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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.03, 49,347.98 and 19,844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.03, 49,347.98 and 19,844.49 is: 27,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.03 : 49,347.98 = 19,844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.03/49,347.98 = 19,844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.03x = 49,347.98 × 19,844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.03x = 979,285,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,285,396.41/35,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,385.69

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