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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,848.52, 46,710.92 and 18,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,848.52, 46,710.92 and 18,944.52 is: 26,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,848.52 : 46,710.92 = 18,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,848.52/46,710.92 = 18,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,848.52x = 46,710.92 × 18,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,848.52x = 884,915,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,915,958.16/33,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.42

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