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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.35, 48,256.56 and 19,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.35, 48,256.56 and 19,863.09 is: 27,412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.35 : 48,256.56 = 19,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.35/48,256.56 = 19,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.35x = 48,256.56 × 19,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.35x = 958,524,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,524,394.37/34,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.77

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