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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.87, 48,248.67 and 19,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.87, 48,248.67 and 19,047.45 is: 26,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.87 : 48,248.67 = 19,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.87/48,248.67 = 19,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.87x = 48,248.67 × 19,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.87x = 919,014,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,014,129.39/34,962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.43

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