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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.43, 48,258.36 and 19,053.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.43, 48,258.36 and 19,053.87 is: 26,294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.43 : 48,258.36 = 19,053.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.43/48,258.36 = 19,053.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.43x = 48,258.36 × 19,053.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.43x = 919,508,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,508,517.85/34,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.64

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