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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.95, 48,247.73 and 19,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.95, 48,247.73 and 19,046.26 is: 26,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.95 : 48,247.73 = 19,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.95/48,247.73 = 19,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.95x = 48,247.73 × 19,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.95x = 918,938,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,938,809.99/34,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.97

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