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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.49, 48,296.86 and 19,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.49, 48,296.86 and 19,083.25 is: 26,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.49 : 48,296.86 = 19,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.49/48,296.86 = 19,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.49x = 48,296.86 × 19,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.49x = 921,661,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,661,053.60/34,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.31

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