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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.63, 48,249.89 and 19,047.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.63, 48,249.89 and 19,047.95 is: 26,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.63 : 48,249.89 = 19,047.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.63/48,249.89 = 19,047.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.63x = 48,249.89 × 19,047.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.63x = 919,061,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,061,660.47/34,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.97

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