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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.64, 48,262.21 and 19,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.64, 48,262.21 and 19,057.09 is: 26,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.64 : 48,262.21 = 19,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.64/48,262.21 = 19,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.64x = 48,262.21 × 19,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.64x = 919,737,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,737,308.96/34,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.76

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