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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.74, 48,237.62 and 19,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.74, 48,237.62 and 19,039.14 is: 26,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.74 : 48,237.62 = 19,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.74/48,237.62 = 19,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.74x = 48,237.62 × 19,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.74x = 918,402,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,402,705.25/34,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.05

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