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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,779.41, 49,377.84 and 19,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,779.41, 49,377.84 and 19,864.14 is: 27,413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,779.41 : 49,377.84 = 19,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,779.41/49,377.84 = 19,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,779.41x = 49,377.84 × 19,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,779.41x = 980,848,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,848,326.66/35,779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,413.76

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