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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.54, 46,991.82 and 18,944.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.54, 46,991.82 and 18,944.90 is: 26,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.54 : 46,991.82 = 18,944.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.54/46,991.82 = 18,944.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.54x = 46,991.82 × 18,944.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.54x = 890,255,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,255,330.72/34,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.58

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