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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,536.83, 47,660.76 and 19,429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,536.83, 47,660.76 and 19,429.49 is: 26,812.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,536.83 : 47,660.76 = 19,429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,536.83/47,660.76 = 19,429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,536.83x = 47,660.76 × 19,429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,536.83x = 926,024,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,024,378.96/34,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.67

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