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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.13, 48,291.90 and 19,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.13, 48,291.90 and 19,886.82 is: 27,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.13 : 48,291.90 = 19,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.13/48,291.90 = 19,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.13x = 48,291.90 × 19,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.13x = 960,372,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,372,450.59/34,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.81

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