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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,986.33, 48,280.63 and 19,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,986.33, 48,280.63 and 19,070.84 is: 26,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,986.33 : 48,280.63 = 19,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,986.33/48,280.63 = 19,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,986.33x = 48,280.63 × 19,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,986.33x = 920,752,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,752,169.83/34,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.48

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