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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.12, 48,116.40 and 19,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.12, 48,116.40 and 19,966 is: 27,552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.12 : 48,116.40 = 19,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.12/48,116.40 = 19,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.12x = 48,116.40 × 19,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.12x = 960,692,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,692,042.40/34,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.95

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