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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,759.55, 47,968.43 and 18,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,759.55, 47,968.43 and 18,844.25 is: 26,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,759.55 : 47,968.43 = 18,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,759.55/47,968.43 = 18,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,759.55x = 47,968.43 × 18,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,759.55x = 903,928,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,928,992.81/34,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.20

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