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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.63, 48,299.45 and 19,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.63, 48,299.45 and 19,891.56 is: 27,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.63 : 48,299.45 = 19,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.63/48,299.45 = 19,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.63x = 48,299.45 × 19,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.63x = 960,751,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,751,609.64/34,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,452.69

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