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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,011.72, 46,932.62 and 18,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,011.72, 46,932.62 and 18,901.94 is: 26,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,011.72 : 46,932.62 = 18,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,011.72/46,932.62 = 18,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,011.72x = 46,932.62 × 18,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,011.72x = 887,117,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,117,567.28/34,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.70

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