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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.17, 48,263.01 and 19,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.17, 48,263.01 and 19,660.68 is: 27,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.17 : 48,263.01 = 19,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.17/48,263.01 = 19,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.17x = 48,263.01 × 19,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.17x = 948,883,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,883,595.45/34,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,128.66

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