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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,788.73, 48,008.46 and 19,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,788.73, 48,008.46 and 19,681.09 is: 27,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,788.73 : 48,008.46 = 19,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,788.73/48,008.46 = 19,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,788.73x = 48,008.46 × 19,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,788.73x = 944,858,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,858,822.02/34,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.91

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