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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976.90, 48,266.72 and 19,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976.90, 48,266.72 and 19,061.01 is: 26,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976.90 : 48,266.72 = 19,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976.90/48,266.72 = 19,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976.90x = 48,266.72 × 19,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976.90x = 920,012,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,012,095.95/34,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,303.42

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