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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,003.41, 46,921.72 and 18,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,003.41, 46,921.72 and 18,895.11 is: 26,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,003.41 : 46,921.72 = 18,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,003.41/46,921.72 = 18,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,003.41x = 46,921.72 × 18,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,003.41x = 886,591,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,591,060.79/34,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.59

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