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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,053.59, 46,976.45 and 19,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,053.59, 46,976.45 and 19,898.24 is: 27,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,053.59 : 46,976.45 = 19,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,053.59/46,976.45 = 19,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,053.59x = 46,976.45 × 19,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,053.59x = 934,748,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,748,342.07/34,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,449.33

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