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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.33, 48,238.58 and 19,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.33, 48,238.58 and 19,039.64 is: 26,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.33 : 48,238.58 = 19,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.33/48,238.58 = 19,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.33x = 48,238.58 × 19,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.33x = 918,445,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,445,003.72/34,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.82

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