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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.46, 48,118.53 and 19,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.46, 48,118.53 and 19,759.96 is: 27,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.46 : 48,118.53 = 19,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.46/48,118.53 = 19,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.46x = 48,118.53 × 19,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.46x = 950,820,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,820,228.06/34,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,269.56

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