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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,764.94, 49,356.42 and 19,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,764.94, 49,356.42 and 19,849.16 is: 27,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,764.94 : 49,356.42 = 19,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,764.94/49,356.42 = 19,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,764.94x = 49,356.42 × 19,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,764.94x = 979,683,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,683,477.61/35,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.29

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