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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.61, 48,280.77 and 19,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.61, 48,280.77 and 19,070.73 is: 26,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.61 : 48,280.77 = 19,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.61/48,280.77 = 19,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.61x = 48,280.77 × 19,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.61x = 920,749,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,749,528.86/34,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.95

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