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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,771.18, 46,604.01 and 18,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,771.18, 46,604.01 and 18,664.71 is: 25,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,771.18 : 46,604.01 = 18,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,771.18/46,604.01 = 18,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,771.18x = 46,604.01 × 18,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,771.18x = 869,850,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,850,331.49/33,771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.18

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