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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.73, 52,316.42 and 19,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.73, 52,316.42 and 19,054.31 is: 28,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.73 : 52,316.42 = 19,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.73/52,316.42 = 19,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.73x = 52,316.42 × 19,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.73x = 996,852,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,852,927.92/34,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,589.55

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