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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,670.95, 50,441.78 and 18,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,670.95, 50,441.78 and 18,834.90 is: 28,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,670.95 : 50,441.78 = 18,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,670.95/50,441.78 = 18,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,670.95x = 50,441.78 × 18,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,670.95x = 950,065,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,065,787.95/33,670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,216.19

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