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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.56, 48,294.43 and 19,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.56, 48,294.43 and 19,080.97 is: 26,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.56 : 48,294.43 = 19,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.56/48,294.43 = 19,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.56x = 48,294.43 × 19,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.56x = 921,504,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,504,401.56/34,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.29

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