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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,012.60, 46,937.57 and 18,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,012.60, 46,937.57 and 18,906.66 is: 26,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,012.60 : 46,937.57 = 18,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,012.60/46,937.57 = 18,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,012.60x = 46,937.57 × 18,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,012.60x = 887,432,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,432,582.68/34,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.29

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