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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,725.81, 47,924.56 and 19,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,725.81, 47,924.56 and 19,621.25 is: 27,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,725.81 : 47,924.56 = 19,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,725.81/47,924.56 = 19,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,725.81x = 47,924.56 × 19,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,725.81x = 940,339,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,339,772.90/34,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,078.99

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