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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,906.68, 48,169.80 and 18,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,906.68, 48,169.80 and 18,991.12 is: 26,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,906.68 : 48,169.80 = 18,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,906.68/48,169.80 = 18,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,906.68x = 48,169.80 × 18,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,906.68x = 914,798,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,798,452.18/34,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.97

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