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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.56, 48,234.96 and 19,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.56, 48,234.96 and 19,038.24 is: 26,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.56 : 48,234.96 = 19,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.56/48,234.96 = 19,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.56x = 48,234.96 × 19,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.56x = 918,308,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,308,744.87/34,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.50

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