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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.79, 48,247.14 and 19,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.79, 48,247.14 and 19,046.19 is: 26,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.79 : 48,247.14 = 19,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.79/48,247.14 = 19,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.79x = 48,247.14 × 19,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.79x = 918,924,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,924,195.40/34,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.67

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