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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.80, 48,252.51 and 19,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.80, 48,252.51 and 19,051.23 is: 26,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.80 : 48,252.51 = 19,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.80/48,252.51 = 19,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.80x = 48,252.51 × 19,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.80x = 919,269,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,269,666.09/34,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.79

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