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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,974.52, 48,264.90 and 19,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,974.52, 48,264.90 and 19,059.04 is: 26,301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,974.52 : 48,264.90 = 19,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,974.52/48,264.90 = 19,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,974.52x = 48,264.90 × 19,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,974.52x = 919,882,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,882,659.70/34,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.51

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