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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.69, 48,257.34 and 19,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.69, 48,257.34 and 19,053.12 is: 26,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.69 : 48,257.34 = 19,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.69/48,257.34 = 19,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.69x = 48,257.34 × 19,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.69x = 919,452,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,452,889.90/34,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,293.60

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