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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,846.75, 46,708.56 and 18,942.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,846.75, 46,708.56 and 18,942.75 is: 26,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,846.75 : 46,708.56 = 18,942.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,846.75/46,708.56 = 18,942.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,846.75x = 46,708.56 × 18,942.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,846.75x = 884,788,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,788,574.94/33,846.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.02

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