Home / 34,038-46,972.44-19,134

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,038, 46,972.44 and 19,134

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,038, 46,972.44 and 19,134 is: 26,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,038 : 46,972.44 = 19,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,038/46,972.44 = 19,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,038x = 46,972.44 × 19,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,038x = 898,770,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,770,666.96/34,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.92

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.