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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,607.61, 46,376.91 and 18,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,607.61, 46,376.91 and 18,499.96 is: 25,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,607.61 : 46,376.91 = 18,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,607.61/46,376.91 = 18,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,607.61x = 46,376.91 × 18,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,607.61x = 857,970,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,970,771.48/33,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.06

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