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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.57, 48,267.82 and 19,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.57, 48,267.82 and 19,061.70 is: 26,304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.57 : 48,267.82 = 19,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.57/48,267.82 = 19,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.57x = 48,267.82 × 19,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.57x = 920,066,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,066,704.49/34,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.48

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