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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.62, 46,958.30 and 18,920.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.62, 46,958.30 and 18,920.83 is: 26,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.62 : 46,958.30 = 18,920.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.62/46,958.30 = 18,920.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.62x = 46,958.30 × 18,920.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.62x = 888,489,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,489,916.78/34,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.61

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