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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,958.47, 48,242.44 and 19,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,958.47, 48,242.44 and 19,042.91 is: 26,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,958.47 : 48,242.44 = 19,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,958.47/48,242.44 = 19,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,958.47x = 48,242.44 × 19,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,958.47x = 918,676,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,676,443.10/34,958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.08

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