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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,679.59, 46,476.76 and 18,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,679.59, 46,476.76 and 18,572.54 is: 25,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,679.59 : 46,476.76 = 18,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,679.59/46,476.76 = 18,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,679.59x = 46,476.76 × 18,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,679.59x = 863,191,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,191,205.36/33,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.50

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