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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,639.52, 47,798.25 and 19,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,639.52, 47,798.25 and 19,322.47 is: 26,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,639.52 : 47,798.25 = 19,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,639.52/47,798.25 = 19,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,639.52x = 47,798.25 × 19,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,639.52x = 923,580,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,580,078.79/34,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.62

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