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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.68, 46,955.62 and 18,918.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.68, 46,955.62 and 18,918.89 is: 26,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.68 : 46,955.62 = 18,918.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.68/46,955.62 = 18,918.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.68x = 46,955.62 × 18,918.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.68x = 888,348,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,348,350.70/34,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.94

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