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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.57, 46,934.07 and 18,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.57, 46,934.07 and 18,695.91 is: 25,800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.57 : 46,934.07 = 18,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.57/46,934.07 = 18,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.57x = 46,934.07 × 18,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.57x = 877,475,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,475,148.65/34,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.83

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