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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.95, 48,285.88 and 19,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.95, 48,285.88 and 19,074.51 is: 26,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.95 : 48,285.88 = 19,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.95/48,285.88 = 19,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.95x = 48,285.88 × 19,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.95x = 921,029,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,029,723.15/34,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.69

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