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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.62, 49,673.61 and 19,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.62, 49,673.61 and 19,863.08 is: 27,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.62 : 49,673.61 = 19,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.62/49,673.61 = 19,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.62x = 49,673.61 × 19,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.62x = 986,670,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,670,640.95/35,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,410.85

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