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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,980.63, 48,271.87 and 19,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,980.63, 48,271.87 and 19,064.74 is: 26,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,980.63 : 48,271.87 = 19,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,980.63/48,271.87 = 19,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,980.63x = 48,271.87 × 19,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,980.63x = 920,290,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,290,603.20/34,980.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.58

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