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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.76, 49,415.22 and 26,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.76, 49,415.22 and 26,916.36 is: 37,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.76 : 49,415.22 = 26,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.76/49,415.22 = 26,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.76x = 49,415.22 × 26,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.76x = 1,330,077,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,077,851.00/35,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,092.13

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