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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,861.93, 48,148.64 and 26,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,861.93, 48,148.64 and 26,999.26 is: 37,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,861.93 : 48,148.64 = 26,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,861.93/48,148.64 = 26,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,861.93x = 48,148.64 × 26,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,861.93x = 1,299,977,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,977,650.01/34,861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.32

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