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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.69, 48,261.48 and 19,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.69, 48,261.48 and 19,056.12 is: 26,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.69 : 48,261.48 = 19,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.69/48,261.48 = 19,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.69x = 48,261.48 × 19,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.69x = 919,676,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,676,554.26/34,971.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.74

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