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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,037.52, 46,971.36 and 19,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,037.52, 46,971.36 and 19,133.52 is: 26,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,037.52 : 46,971.36 = 19,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,037.52/46,971.36 = 19,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,037.52x = 46,971.36 × 19,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,037.52x = 898,727,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,727,455.99/34,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.02

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