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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.04, 46,932.48 and 18,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.04, 46,932.48 and 18,901.44 is: 26,085.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.04 : 46,932.48 = 18,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.04/46,932.48 = 18,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.04x = 46,932.48 × 18,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.04x = 887,091,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,091,454.77/34,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.52

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