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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.27, 48,262.97 and 19,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.27, 48,262.97 and 19,057.73 is: 26,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.27 : 48,262.97 = 19,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.27/48,262.97 = 19,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.27x = 48,262.97 × 19,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.27x = 919,782,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,782,350.39/34,973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.58

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