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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.51, 48,219.02 and 19,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.51, 48,219.02 and 19,026.91 is: 26,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.51 : 48,219.02 = 19,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.51/48,219.02 = 19,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.51x = 48,219.02 × 19,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.51x = 917,458,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,458,738.15/34,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.24

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