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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,984.52, 48,278.63 and 19,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,984.52, 48,278.63 and 19,068.96 is: 26,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,984.52 : 48,278.63 = 19,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,984.52/48,278.63 = 19,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,984.52x = 48,278.63 × 19,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,984.52x = 920,623,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,623,312.00/34,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,315.17

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