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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,004.56, 46,927.70 and 18,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,004.56, 46,927.70 and 18,897.16 is: 26,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,004.56 : 46,927.70 = 18,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,004.56/46,927.70 = 18,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,004.56x = 46,927.70 × 18,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,004.56x = 886,800,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,800,255.33/34,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.86

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