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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.28, 48,249.06 and 19,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.28, 48,249.06 and 19,047.24 is: 26,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.28 : 48,249.06 = 19,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.28/48,249.06 = 19,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.28x = 48,249.06 × 19,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.28x = 919,011,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,011,425.59/34,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.80

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