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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,769.53, 46,601.66 and 18,663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,769.53, 46,601.66 and 18,663.21 is: 25,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,769.53 : 46,601.66 = 18,663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,769.53/46,601.66 = 18,663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,769.53x = 46,601.66 × 18,663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,769.53x = 869,736,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,736,473.61/33,769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.07

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