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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,965.27, 48,252.44 and 19,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,965.27, 48,252.44 and 19,049.72 is: 26,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,965.27 : 48,252.44 = 19,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,965.27/48,252.44 = 19,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,965.27x = 48,252.44 × 19,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,965.27x = 919,195,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,195,134.81/34,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,288.80

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