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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.98, 48,261.72 and 19,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.98, 48,261.72 and 19,057.56 is: 26,298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.98 : 48,261.72 = 19,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.98/48,261.72 = 19,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.98x = 48,261.72 × 19,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.98x = 919,750,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,750,624.60/34,972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.89

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