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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.30, 46,954.77 and 18,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.30, 46,954.77 and 18,917.22 is: 26,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.30 : 46,954.77 = 18,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.30/46,954.77 = 18,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.30x = 46,954.77 × 18,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.30x = 888,253,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,253,714.14/34,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.22

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