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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,958.61, 48,242.90 and 19,043.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,958.61, 48,242.90 and 19,043.07 is: 26,279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,958.61 : 48,242.90 = 19,043.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,958.61/48,242.90 = 19,043.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,958.61x = 48,242.90 × 19,043.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,958.61x = 918,692,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,692,826.49/34,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.44

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