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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.19, 48,270.45 and 19,062.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.19, 48,270.45 and 19,062.62 is: 26,306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.19 : 48,270.45 = 19,062.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.19/48,270.45 = 19,062.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.19x = 48,270.45 × 19,062.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.19x = 920,161,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,161,245.58/34,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.71

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