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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.64, 48,296.44 and 19,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.64, 48,296.44 and 19,081.80 is: 26,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.64 : 48,296.44 = 19,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.64/48,296.44 = 19,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.64x = 48,296.44 × 19,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.64x = 921,583,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,583,008.79/34,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.72

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