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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.80, 48,270.79 and 19,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.80, 48,270.79 and 19,063.27 is: 26,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.80 : 48,270.79 = 19,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.80/48,270.79 = 19,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.80x = 48,270.79 × 19,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.80x = 920,198,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,198,808.30/34,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.33

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