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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.54, 49,393.86 and 19,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.54, 49,393.86 and 19,876.94 is: 27,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.54 : 49,393.86 = 19,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.54/49,393.86 = 19,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.54x = 49,393.86 × 19,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.54x = 981,798,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,798,791.59/35,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.26

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