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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.80, 48,299.04 and 19,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.80, 48,299.04 and 19,083.68 is: 26,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.80 : 48,299.04 = 19,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.80/48,299.04 = 19,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.80x = 48,299.04 × 19,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.80x = 921,723,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,723,423.67/34,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.86

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