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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,017.03, 46,929.96 and 19,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,017.03, 46,929.96 and 19,674.18 is: 27,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,017.03 : 46,929.96 = 19,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,017.03/46,929.96 = 19,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,017.03x = 46,929.96 × 19,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,017.03x = 923,308,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,308,480.43/34,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,142.54

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