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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,271.55, 47,294.87 and 19,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,271.55, 47,294.87 and 19,934.82 is: 27,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,271.55 : 47,294.87 = 19,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,271.55/47,294.87 = 19,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,271.55x = 47,294.87 × 19,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,271.55x = 942,814,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,814,620.70/34,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,510.12

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