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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,982.64, 48,274.62 and 19,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,982.64, 48,274.62 and 19,066.74 is: 26,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,982.64 : 48,274.62 = 19,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,982.64/48,274.62 = 19,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,982.64x = 48,274.62 × 19,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,982.64x = 920,439,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,439,628.14/34,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.33

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