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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.21, 52,002.05 and 18,019.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.21, 52,002.05 and 18,019.65 is: 27,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.21 : 52,002.05 = 18,019.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.21/52,002.05 = 18,019.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.21x = 52,002.05 × 18,019.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.21x = 937,058,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,058,650.18/34,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.33

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