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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.76, 46,930.50 and 18,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.76, 46,930.50 and 18,900.18 is: 26,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.76 : 46,930.50 = 18,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.76/46,930.50 = 18,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.76x = 46,930.50 × 18,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.76x = 886,994,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,994,897.49/34,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.13

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