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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,956.76, 48,240.75 and 19,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,956.76, 48,240.75 and 19,041.34 is: 26,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,956.76 : 48,240.75 = 19,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,956.76/48,240.75 = 19,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,956.76x = 48,240.75 × 19,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,956.76x = 918,568,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,568,522.61/34,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.28

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