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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,699.29, 47,883.96 and 19,591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,699.29, 47,883.96 and 19,591.71 is: 27,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,699.29 : 47,883.96 = 19,591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,699.29/47,883.96 = 19,591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,699.29x = 47,883.96 × 19,591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,699.29x = 938,128,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,128,657.97/34,699.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.96

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