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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.35, 48,295.24 and 19,080.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.35, 48,295.24 and 19,080.91 is: 26,331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.35 : 48,295.24 = 19,080.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.35/48,295.24 = 19,080.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.35x = 48,295.24 × 19,080.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.35x = 921,517,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,517,127.87/34,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.81

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