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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,875.52, 46,748.54 and 18,768.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,875.52, 46,748.54 and 18,768.51 is: 25,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,875.52 : 46,748.54 = 18,768.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,875.52/46,748.54 = 18,768.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,875.52x = 46,748.54 × 18,768.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,875.52x = 877,400,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,400,440.48/33,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.72

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