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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.20, 48,264.54 and 19,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.20, 48,264.54 and 19,059.32 is: 26,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.20 : 48,264.54 = 19,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.20/48,264.54 = 19,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.20x = 48,264.54 × 19,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.20x = 919,889,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,889,312.51/34,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.19

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