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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.65, 46,963.72 and 18,923.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.65, 46,963.72 and 18,923.99 is: 26,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.65 : 46,963.72 = 18,923.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.65/46,963.72 = 18,923.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.65x = 46,963.72 × 18,923.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.65x = 888,740,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,740,638.20/34,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.12

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