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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.42, 48,255.84 and 19,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.42, 48,255.84 and 19,052.82 is: 26,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.42 : 48,255.84 = 19,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.42/48,255.84 = 19,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.42x = 48,255.84 × 19,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.42x = 919,409,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,409,833.47/34,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.58

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