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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,569.79, 46,327.08 and 18,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,569.79, 46,327.08 and 18,463.29 is: 25,479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,569.79 : 46,327.08 = 18,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,569.79/46,327.08 = 18,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,569.79x = 46,327.08 × 18,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,569.79x = 855,350,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,350,312.89/33,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.76

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