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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.16, 48,288.84 and 19,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.16, 48,288.84 and 19,075.86 is: 26,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.16 : 48,288.84 = 19,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.16/48,288.84 = 19,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.16x = 48,288.84 × 19,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.16x = 921,151,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,151,151.40/34,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.25

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