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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.98, 48,269.43 and 19,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.98, 48,269.43 and 19,062.42 is: 26,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.98 : 48,269.43 = 19,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.98/48,269.43 = 19,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.98x = 48,269.43 × 19,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.98x = 920,132,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,132,147.82/34,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.04

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