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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.12, 48,290.99 and 19,680.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.12, 48,290.99 and 19,680.23 is: 27,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.12 : 48,290.99 = 19,680.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.12/48,290.99 = 19,680.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.12x = 48,290.99 × 19,680.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.12x = 950,377,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,377,812.45/34,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,156.66

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