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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.71, 48,295.98 and 19,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.71, 48,295.98 and 19,081.17 is: 26,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.71 : 48,295.98 = 19,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.71/48,295.98 = 19,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.71x = 48,295.98 × 19,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.71x = 921,543,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,543,804.70/34,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.30

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