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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.66, 48,162.90 and 18,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.66, 48,162.90 and 18,986.10 is: 26,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.66 : 48,162.90 = 18,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.66/48,162.90 = 18,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.66x = 48,162.90 × 18,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.66x = 914,425,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,425,635.69/34,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,200.06

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