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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.08, 48,245.90 and 19,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.08, 48,245.90 and 19,045.52 is: 26,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.08 : 48,245.90 = 19,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.08/48,245.90 = 19,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.08x = 48,245.90 × 19,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.08x = 918,868,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,868,253.37/34,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.60

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