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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,054.03, 46,993.66 and 18,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,054.03, 46,993.66 and 18,946.72 is: 26,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,054.03 : 46,993.66 = 18,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,054.03/46,993.66 = 18,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,054.03x = 46,993.66 × 18,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,054.03x = 890,375,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,375,717.80/34,054.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.97

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