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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,661.62, 46,450.92 and 18,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,661.62, 46,450.92 and 18,553.45 is: 25,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,661.62 : 46,450.92 = 18,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,661.62/46,450.92 = 18,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,661.62x = 46,450.92 × 18,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,661.62x = 861,824,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,824,705.55/33,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.59

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