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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,782.98, 49,380.72 and 19,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,782.98, 49,380.72 and 19,650.98 is: 27,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,782.98 : 49,380.72 = 19,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,782.98/49,380.72 = 19,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,782.98x = 49,380.72 × 19,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,782.98x = 970,379,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,379,541.11/35,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,118.47

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