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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,744.55, 47,946.74 and 19,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,744.55, 47,946.74 and 19,635.21 is: 27,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,744.55 : 47,946.74 = 19,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,744.55/47,946.74 = 19,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,744.55x = 47,946.74 × 19,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,744.55x = 941,444,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,444,210.54/34,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.17

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