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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.29, 48,269.97 and 19,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.29, 48,269.97 and 19,062.69 is: 26,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.29 : 48,269.97 = 19,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.29/48,269.97 = 19,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.29x = 48,269.97 × 19,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.29x = 920,155,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,155,474.42/34,978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.47

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