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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.29, 48,261.69 and 19,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.29, 48,261.69 and 19,056.69 is: 26,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.29 : 48,261.69 = 19,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.29/48,261.69 = 19,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.29x = 48,261.69 × 19,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.29x = 919,708,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,708,065.21/34,972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.19

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