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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,619.52, 47,774.96 and 18,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,619.52, 47,774.96 and 18,703.96 is: 25,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,619.52 : 47,774.96 = 18,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,619.52/47,774.96 = 18,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,619.52x = 47,774.96 × 18,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,619.52x = 893,580,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,580,940.84/34,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.48

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