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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.84, 48,256.35 and 19,447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.84, 48,256.35 and 19,447.42 is: 26,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.84 : 48,256.35 = 19,447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.84/48,256.35 = 19,447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.84x = 48,256.35 × 19,447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.84x = 938,461,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,461,500.90/34,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.08

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