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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.44, 49,360.32 and 19,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.44, 49,360.32 and 19,853.64 is: 27,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.44 : 49,360.32 = 19,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.44/49,360.32 = 19,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.44x = 49,360.32 × 19,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.44x = 979,982,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,982,023.56/35,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.72

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