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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,795.79, 49,397.45 and 19,879.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,795.79, 49,397.45 and 19,879.29 is: 27,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,795.79 : 49,397.45 = 19,879.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,795.79/49,397.45 = 19,879.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,795.79x = 49,397.45 × 19,879.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,795.79x = 981,986,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,986,134.41/35,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.01

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