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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.53, 46,958.18 and 18,918.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.53, 46,958.18 and 18,918.99 is: 26,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.53 : 46,958.18 = 18,918.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.53/46,958.18 = 18,918.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.53x = 46,958.18 × 18,918.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.53x = 888,401,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,401,243.24/34,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.08

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