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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.68, 48,266.48 and 19,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.68, 48,266.48 and 19,663.16 is: 27,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.68 : 48,266.48 = 19,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.68/48,266.48 = 19,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.68x = 48,266.48 × 19,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.68x = 949,071,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,071,518.88/34,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,132.08

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