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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.76, 48,267.90 and 19,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.76, 48,267.90 and 19,061.87 is: 26,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.76 : 48,267.90 = 19,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.76/48,267.90 = 19,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.76x = 48,267.90 × 19,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.76x = 920,076,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,076,193.63/34,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.61

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