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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,628.06, 47,786.74 and 19,724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,628.06, 47,786.74 and 19,724.06 is: 27,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,628.06 : 47,786.74 = 19,724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,628.06/47,786.74 = 19,724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,628.06x = 47,786.74 × 19,724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,628.06x = 942,548,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,548,597.12/34,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,219.21

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