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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.62, 48,267.70 and 19,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.62, 48,267.70 and 19,061.72 is: 26,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.62 : 48,267.70 = 19,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.62/48,267.70 = 19,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.62x = 48,267.70 × 19,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.62x = 920,065,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,065,653.18/34,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.41

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