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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,759.54, 46,587.92 and 18,653.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,759.54, 46,587.92 and 18,653.18 is: 25,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,759.54 : 46,587.92 = 18,653.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,759.54/46,587.92 = 18,653.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,759.54x = 46,587.92 × 18,653.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,759.54x = 869,012,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,012,857.59/33,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.25

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