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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,789.33, 48,008.68 and 19,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,789.33, 48,008.68 and 19,681.62 is: 27,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,789.33 : 48,008.68 = 19,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,789.33/48,008.68 = 19,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,789.33x = 48,008.68 × 19,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,789.33x = 944,888,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,888,477.93/34,789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,160.29

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