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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,949.85, 48,231.35 and 19,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,949.85, 48,231.35 and 19,034.29 is: 26,267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,949.85 : 48,231.35 = 19,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,949.85/48,231.35 = 19,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,949.85x = 48,231.35 × 19,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,949.85x = 918,049,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,049,539.49/34,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.62

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