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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.79, 47,295.42 and 19,927.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.79, 47,295.42 and 19,927.98 is: 27,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.79 : 47,295.42 = 19,927.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.79/47,295.42 = 19,927.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.79x = 47,295.42 × 19,927.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.79x = 942,502,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,502,183.85/34,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.43

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