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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,396.81, 46,087.66 and 18,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,396.81, 46,087.66 and 18,083.53 is: 24,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,396.81 : 46,087.66 = 18,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,396.81/46,087.66 = 18,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,396.81x = 46,087.66 × 18,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,396.81x = 833,427,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,427,351.80/33,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.30

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