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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.29, 48,268.44 and 19,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.29, 48,268.44 and 19,061.73 is: 26,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.29 : 48,268.44 = 19,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.29/48,268.44 = 19,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.29x = 48,268.44 × 19,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.29x = 920,079,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,079,970.80/34,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.07

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