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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,041.24, 46,976.46 and 19,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,041.24, 46,976.46 and 19,137.24 is: 26,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,041.24 : 46,976.46 = 19,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,041.24/46,976.46 = 19,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,041.24x = 46,976.46 × 19,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,041.24x = 898,999,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,999,789.37/34,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.14

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