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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,910.99, 48,177.66 and 18,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,910.99, 48,177.66 and 18,995.45 is: 26,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,910.99 : 48,177.66 = 18,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,910.99/48,177.66 = 18,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,910.99x = 48,177.66 × 18,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,910.99x = 915,156,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,156,331.65/34,910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.99

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