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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,964.98, 48,275.52 and 26,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,964.98, 48,275.52 and 26,884.42 is: 37,118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,964.98 : 48,275.52 = 26,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,964.98/48,275.52 = 26,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,964.98x = 48,275.52 × 26,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,964.98x = 1,297,859,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,859,355.40/34,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,118.84

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