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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.81, 46,955.79 and 18,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.81, 46,955.79 and 18,919.02 is: 26,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.81 : 46,955.79 = 18,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.81/46,955.79 = 18,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.81x = 46,955.79 × 18,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.81x = 888,357,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,357,483.68/34,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.11

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