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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.92, 46,248.30 and 18,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.92, 46,248.30 and 18,406.94 is: 25,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.92 : 46,248.30 = 18,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.92/46,248.30 = 18,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.92x = 46,248.30 × 18,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.92x = 851,289,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,289,683.20/33,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.84

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