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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.26, 48,238.68 and 19,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.26, 48,238.68 and 19,039.84 is: 26,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.26 : 48,238.68 = 19,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.26/48,238.68 = 19,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.26x = 48,238.68 × 19,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.26x = 918,456,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,456,749.01/34,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.21

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