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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.13, 48,238.10 and 19,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.13, 48,238.10 and 19,039.65 is: 26,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.13 : 48,238.10 = 19,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.13/48,238.10 = 19,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.13x = 48,238.10 × 19,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.13x = 918,436,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,436,540.67/34,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.73

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