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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,029.77, 46,959.70 and 18,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,029.77, 46,959.70 and 18,921.30 is: 26,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,029.77 : 46,959.70 = 18,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,029.77/46,959.70 = 18,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,029.77x = 46,959.70 × 18,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,029.77x = 888,538,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,538,383.69/34,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,110.62

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