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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.74, 48,295.83 and 19,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.74, 48,295.83 and 19,082.50 is: 26,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.74 : 48,295.83 = 19,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.74/48,295.83 = 19,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.74x = 48,295.83 × 19,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.74x = 921,605,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,605,175.98/34,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.28

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