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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,960.76, 48,246.42 and 19,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,960.76, 48,246.42 and 19,045.88 is: 26,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,960.76 : 48,246.42 = 19,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,960.76/48,246.42 = 19,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,960.76x = 48,246.42 × 19,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,960.76x = 918,895,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,895,525.75/34,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.63

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