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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,974.98, 48,265.45 and 19,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,974.98, 48,265.45 and 19,059.42 is: 26,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,974.98 : 48,265.45 = 19,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,974.98/48,265.45 = 19,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,974.98x = 48,265.45 × 19,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,974.98x = 919,911,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,911,483.04/34,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.99

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