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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.42, 48,285.90 and 19,073.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.42, 48,285.90 and 19,073.85 is: 26,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.42 : 48,285.90 = 19,073.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.42/48,285.90 = 19,073.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.42x = 48,285.90 × 19,073.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.42x = 920,998,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,998,013.72/34,989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.19

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