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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,719.52, 46,529.40 and 18,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,719.52, 46,529.40 and 18,611.91 is: 25,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,719.52 : 46,529.40 = 18,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,719.52/46,529.40 = 18,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,719.52x = 46,529.40 × 18,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,719.52x = 866,001,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,001,005.15/33,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.48

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