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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.93, 48,284.71 and 19,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.93, 48,284.71 and 19,883.27 is: 27,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.93 : 48,284.71 = 19,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.93/48,284.71 = 19,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.93x = 48,284.71 × 19,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.93x = 960,057,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,057,996.81/34,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.26

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