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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,058.23, 46,996.23 and 18,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,058.23, 46,996.23 and 18,947.32 is: 26,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,058.23 : 46,996.23 = 18,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,058.23/46,996.23 = 18,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,058.23x = 46,996.23 × 18,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,058.23x = 890,452,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,452,608.60/34,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.01

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