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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,514.76, 46,251.14 and 18,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,514.76, 46,251.14 and 18,407.66 is: 25,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,514.76 : 46,251.14 = 18,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,514.76/46,251.14 = 18,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,514.76x = 46,251.14 × 18,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,514.76x = 851,374,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,374,936.44/33,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.98

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