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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.76, 48,247.29 and 19,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.76, 48,247.29 and 19,046.34 is: 26,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.76 : 48,247.29 = 19,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.76/48,247.29 = 19,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.76x = 48,247.29 × 19,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.76x = 918,934,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,934,289.42/34,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.98

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