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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,964.82, 48,251.28 and 19,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,964.82, 48,251.28 and 19,049.22 is: 26,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,964.82 : 48,251.28 = 19,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,964.82/48,251.28 = 19,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,964.82x = 48,251.28 × 19,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,964.82x = 919,149,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,149,248.00/34,964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.83

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