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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.52, 46,968.60 and 19,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.52, 46,968.60 and 19,131.52 is: 26,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.52 : 46,968.60 = 19,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.52/46,968.60 = 19,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.52x = 46,968.60 × 19,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.52x = 898,580,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,580,710.27/34,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.26

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