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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.70, 47,300.79 and 19,936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.70, 47,300.79 and 19,936.27 is: 27,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.70 : 47,300.79 = 19,936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.70/47,300.79 = 19,936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.70x = 47,300.79 × 19,936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.70x = 943,001,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,001,320.65/34,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.24

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