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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.56, 48,295.81 and 19,081.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.56, 48,295.81 and 19,081.97 is: 26,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.56 : 48,295.81 = 19,081.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.56/48,295.81 = 19,081.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.56x = 48,295.81 × 19,081.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.56x = 921,579,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,579,197.55/34,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.67

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