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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,960.86, 48,247.11 and 19,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,960.86, 48,247.11 and 19,045.98 is: 26,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,960.86 : 48,247.11 = 19,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,960.86/48,247.11 = 19,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,960.86x = 48,247.11 × 19,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,960.86x = 918,913,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,913,492.12/34,960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.06

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