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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.53, 46,995.74 and 18,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.53, 46,995.74 and 18,948.22 is: 26,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.53 : 46,995.74 = 18,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.53/46,995.74 = 18,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.53x = 46,995.74 × 18,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.53x = 890,485,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,485,525.84/34,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,148.04

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