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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.50, 48,285.51 and 19,073.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.50, 48,285.51 and 19,073.97 is: 26,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.50 : 48,285.51 = 19,073.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.50/48,285.51 = 19,073.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.50x = 48,285.51 × 19,073.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.50x = 920,996,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,996,369.17/34,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.08

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