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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976.53, 48,265.90 and 19,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976.53, 48,265.90 and 19,867.24 is: 27,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976.53 : 48,265.90 = 19,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976.53/48,265.90 = 19,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976.53x = 48,265.90 × 19,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976.53x = 958,910,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,910,219.12/34,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,415.82

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