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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,959.56, 48,244.72 and 19,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,959.56, 48,244.72 and 19,044 is: 26,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,959.56 : 48,244.72 = 19,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,959.56/48,244.72 = 19,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,959.56x = 48,244.72 × 19,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,959.56x = 918,772,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,772,447.68/34,959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.01

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