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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.52, 46,933.94 and 18,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.52, 46,933.94 and 18,902.82 is: 26,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.52 : 46,933.94 = 18,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.52/46,933.94 = 18,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.52x = 46,933.94 × 18,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.52x = 887,183,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,183,857.80/34,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.34

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