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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.50, 46,953.90 and 18,918.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.50, 46,953.90 and 18,918.23 is: 26,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.50 : 46,953.90 = 18,918.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.50/46,953.90 = 18,918.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.50x = 46,953.90 × 18,918.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.50x = 888,284,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,284,679.60/34,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.67

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