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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,795.61, 49,434.69 and 26,828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,795.61, 49,434.69 and 26,828.91 is: 37,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,795.61 : 49,434.69 = 26,828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,795.61/49,434.69 = 26,828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,795.61x = 49,434.69 × 26,828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,795.61x = 1,326,278,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,278,848.89/35,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,051.44

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