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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,090.78, 47,048.92 and 19,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,090.78, 47,048.92 and 19,955.48 is: 27,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,090.78 : 47,048.92 = 19,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,090.78/47,048.92 = 19,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,090.78x = 47,048.92 × 19,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,090.78x = 938,883,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,883,782.08/34,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,540.70

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