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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.52, 48,260.84 and 19,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.52, 48,260.84 and 19,056.12 is: 26,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.52 : 48,260.84 = 19,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.52/48,260.84 = 19,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.52x = 48,260.84 × 19,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.52x = 919,664,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,664,358.34/34,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.52

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