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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.54, 48,271.70 and 19,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.54, 48,271.70 and 19,063.94 is: 26,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.54 : 48,271.70 = 19,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.54/48,271.70 = 19,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.54x = 48,271.70 × 19,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.54x = 920,248,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,248,792.50/34,979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.20

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