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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,949.76, 48,230.96 and 19,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,949.76, 48,230.96 and 19,034.32 is: 26,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,949.76 : 48,230.96 = 19,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,949.76/48,230.96 = 19,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,949.76x = 48,230.96 × 19,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,949.76x = 918,043,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,043,526.55/34,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.52

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