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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,001.94, 46,921.05 and 18,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,001.94, 46,921.05 and 18,895.62 is: 26,075.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,001.94 : 46,921.05 = 18,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,001.94/46,921.05 = 18,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,001.94x = 46,921.05 × 18,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,001.94x = 886,602,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,602,330.80/34,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.05

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