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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,408.83, 46,104.20 and 18,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,408.83, 46,104.20 and 18,302.04 is: 25,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,408.83 : 46,104.20 = 18,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,408.83/46,104.20 = 18,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,408.83x = 46,104.20 × 18,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,408.83x = 843,800,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,800,850.59/33,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.82

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