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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,364.26, 46,041.98 and 18,256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,364.26, 46,041.98 and 18,256.91 is: 25,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,364.26 : 46,041.98 = 18,256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,364.26/46,041.98 = 18,256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,364.26x = 46,041.98 × 18,256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,364.26x = 840,583,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,583,963.59/33,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.14

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