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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,845.59, 46,705.39 and 18,737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,845.59, 46,705.39 and 18,737.19 is: 25,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,845.59 : 46,705.39 = 18,737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,845.59/46,705.39 = 18,737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,845.59x = 46,705.39 × 18,737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,845.59x = 875,127,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,127,766.45/33,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,856.48

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