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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.29, 48,248.48 and 19,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.29, 48,248.48 and 19,046.73 is: 26,284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.29 : 48,248.48 = 19,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.29/48,248.48 = 19,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.29x = 48,248.48 × 19,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.29x = 918,975,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,975,892.09/34,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.78

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