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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,019.65, 46,947.90 and 18,911.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,019.65, 46,947.90 and 18,911.73 is: 26,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,019.65 : 46,947.90 = 18,911.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,019.65/46,947.90 = 18,911.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,019.65x = 46,947.90 × 18,911.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,019.65x = 887,866,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,866,008.87/34,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.62

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