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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.81, 46,994.99 and 18,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.81, 46,994.99 and 18,948.84 is: 26,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.81 : 46,994.99 = 18,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.81/46,994.99 = 18,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.81x = 46,994.99 × 18,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.81x = 890,500,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,500,275.34/34,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.57

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