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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,851.25, 46,714.77 and 18,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,851.25, 46,714.77 and 18,947.25 is: 26,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,851.25 : 46,714.77 = 18,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,851.25/46,714.77 = 18,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,851.25x = 46,714.77 × 18,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,851.25x = 885,116,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,116,425.88/33,851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.23

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