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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.72, 48,267.85 and 19,061.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.72, 48,267.85 and 19,061.83 is: 26,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.72 : 48,267.85 = 19,061.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.72/48,267.85 = 19,061.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.72x = 48,267.85 × 19,061.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.72x = 920,073,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,073,214.52/34,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.55

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