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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,951.60, 48,233.27 and 19,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,951.60, 48,233.27 and 19,035.71 is: 26,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,951.60 : 48,233.27 = 19,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,951.60/48,233.27 = 19,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,951.60x = 48,233.27 × 19,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,951.60x = 918,154,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,154,527.37/34,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.31

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