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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,050.54, 46,989.06 and 18,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,050.54, 46,989.06 and 18,942.90 is: 26,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,050.54 : 46,989.06 = 18,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,050.54/46,989.06 = 18,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,050.54x = 46,989.06 × 18,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,050.54x = 890,109,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,109,064.67/34,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.82

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