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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,818.61, 52,247.31 and 18,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,818.61, 52,247.31 and 18,807.82 is: 28,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,818.61 : 52,247.31 = 18,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,818.61/52,247.31 = 18,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,818.61x = 52,247.31 × 18,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,818.61x = 982,658,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,658,001.96/34,818.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,222.21

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