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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,783.67, 49,380.53 and 19,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,783.67, 49,380.53 and 19,867.71 is: 27,416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,783.67 : 49,380.53 = 19,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,783.67/49,380.53 = 19,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,783.67x = 49,380.53 × 19,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,783.67x = 981,077,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,077,950.35/35,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,416.92

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