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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.54, 46,957.95 and 18,919.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.54, 46,957.95 and 18,919.72 is: 26,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.54 : 46,957.95 = 18,919.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.54/46,957.95 = 18,919.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.54x = 46,957.95 × 18,919.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.54x = 888,431,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,431,265.77/34,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.18

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