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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,970.83, 48,257.94 and 19,861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,970.83, 48,257.94 and 19,861.49 is: 27,407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,970.83 : 48,257.94 = 19,861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,970.83/48,257.94 = 19,861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,970.83x = 48,257.94 × 19,861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,970.83x = 958,474,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,474,592.73/34,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,407.83

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