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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.23, 48,271.03 and 19,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.23, 48,271.03 and 19,063.68 is: 26,307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.23 : 48,271.03 = 19,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.23/48,271.03 = 19,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.23x = 48,271.03 × 19,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.23x = 920,223,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,223,469.19/34,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.71

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