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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.62, 48,252.51 and 23,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.62, 48,252.51 and 23,651.03 is: 32,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.62 : 48,252.51 = 23,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.62/48,252.51 = 23,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.62x = 48,252.51 × 23,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.62x = 1,141,221,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,221,561.59/34,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,627.19

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