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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,625.43, 52,031.93 and 18,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,625.43, 52,031.93 and 18,842.13 is: 28,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,625.43 : 52,031.93 = 18,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,625.43/52,031.93 = 18,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,625.43x = 52,031.93 × 18,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,625.43x = 980,392,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,392,295.00/34,625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,314.23

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