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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,767.39, 47,981.96 and 19,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,767.39, 47,981.96 and 19,662.73 is: 27,136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,767.39 : 47,981.96 = 19,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,767.39/47,981.96 = 19,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,767.39x = 47,981.96 × 19,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,767.39x = 943,456,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,456,324.35/34,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,136.25

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