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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,008.95, 46,926.74 and 18,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,008.95, 46,926.74 and 18,901.19 is: 26,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,008.95 : 46,926.74 = 18,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,008.95/46,926.74 = 18,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,008.95x = 46,926.74 × 18,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,008.95x = 886,970,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,970,899.68/34,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.52

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