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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,951.56, 48,232.98 and 19,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,951.56, 48,232.98 and 19,035.72 is: 26,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,951.56 : 48,232.98 = 19,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,951.56/48,232.98 = 19,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,951.56x = 48,232.98 × 19,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,951.56x = 918,149,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,149,502.05/34,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.20

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