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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,019.35, 46,950.59 and 18,913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,019.35, 46,950.59 and 18,913.51 is: 26,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,019.35 : 46,950.59 = 18,913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,019.35/46,950.59 = 18,913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,019.35x = 46,950.59 × 18,913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,019.35x = 888,000,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,000,453.47/34,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.80

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