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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,904.61, 49,548.34 and 19,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,904.61, 49,548.34 and 19,992.82 is: 27,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,904.61 : 49,548.34 = 19,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,904.61/49,548.34 = 19,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,904.61x = 49,548.34 × 19,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,904.61x = 990,611,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,611,042.92/35,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,590.08

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