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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.14, 48,269.79 and 19,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.14, 48,269.79 and 19,063.24 is: 26,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.14 : 48,269.79 = 19,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.14/48,269.79 = 19,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.14x = 48,269.79 × 19,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.14x = 920,178,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,178,591.52/34,979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.50

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