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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,160.06, 73,744.90 and 19,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,160.06, 73,744.90 and 19,571 is: 29,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,160.06 : 73,744.90 = 19,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,160.06/73,744.90 = 19,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,160.06x = 73,744.90 × 19,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,160.06x = 1,443,261,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,261,437.90/49,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,358.41

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