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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.36, 48,271.50 and 19,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.36, 48,271.50 and 19,063.80 is: 26,308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.36 : 48,271.50 = 19,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.36/48,271.50 = 19,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.36x = 48,271.50 × 19,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.36x = 920,238,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,238,221.70/34,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.04

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