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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,764.62, 49,358.28 and 19,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,764.62, 49,358.28 and 19,852.14 is: 27,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,764.62 : 49,358.28 = 19,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,764.62/49,358.28 = 19,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,764.62x = 49,358.28 × 19,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,764.62x = 979,867,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,867,484.72/35,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,397.68

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