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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.90, 48,269.47 and 19,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.90, 48,269.47 and 19,063.01 is: 26,306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.90 : 48,269.47 = 19,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.90/48,269.47 = 19,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.90x = 48,269.47 × 19,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.90x = 920,161,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,161,389.30/34,978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.18

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