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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,832.89, 48,069.96 and 19,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,832.89, 48,069.96 and 19,725.15 is: 27,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,832.89 : 48,069.96 = 19,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,832.89/48,069.96 = 19,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,832.89x = 48,069.96 × 19,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,832.89x = 948,187,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,187,277.79/34,832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,221.03

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