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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.68, 46,958.95 and 18,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.68, 46,958.95 and 18,922.72 is: 26,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.68 : 46,958.95 = 18,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.68/46,958.95 = 18,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.68x = 46,958.95 × 18,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.68x = 888,591,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,591,062.34/34,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.54

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