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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.49, 48,256.53 and 19,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.49, 48,256.53 and 19,052.95 is: 26,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.49 : 48,256.53 = 19,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.49/48,256.53 = 19,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.49x = 48,256.53 × 19,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.49x = 919,429,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,429,253.26/34,968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,293.08

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