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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.54, 48,271.70 and 23,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.54, 48,271.70 and 23,695.59 is: 32,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.54 : 48,271.70 = 23,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.54/48,271.70 = 23,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.54x = 48,271.70 × 23,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.54x = 1,143,826,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,826,411.80/34,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,712.03

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